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LC53 ZXG

2003 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

36,390 mi
Last recorded36,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZXG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,390 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box some rust.

Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,175 miles

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

rear exhaust box some rust.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 32,228 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 30,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 27,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,353 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 19,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 14,371 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 10,232 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 7,963 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 7,852 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 7,682 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front / rear discs worn rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,548 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Nov 2014 7,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,852 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 6,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 6,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 6,183 miles

fuel cap seal beginning to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2009 5,761 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,046 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 4,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 4,168 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 ZXG is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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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What year was LC53 ZXG registered?

LC53 ZXG is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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