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LC52 UHO

2003 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,980 mi
Last recorded56,980 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 UHO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 56,980 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted0

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 56,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,485 miles

Nearside Rear tread getting low and tyre perished 195-55-16-87H runflat

Offside Rear tread getting low and tyre perished 195-55-16-87H runflat

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,913 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 49,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,873 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,632 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 45,631 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,588 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 36,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,910 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,232 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,275 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LC52 UHO is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 69,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC52 UHO is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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