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LC53 GAA

2003 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,184 mi
Last recorded50,184 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 GAA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 50,184 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity [faded]. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [badly corroded]. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

[clutch pedal rubber is missing].

Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

oil level low

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2023 44,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 41,551 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 39,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,413 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,530 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2018 31,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 25,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,956 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 10,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 9,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 9,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,687 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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LC53 GAA is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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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LC53 GAA is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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