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LD03 FSZ

2003 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,230 mi
Last recorded70,230 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper69,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 FSZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 52,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 52,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side seized cable and linkage (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 47,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,466 miles

Centre Rear stoplamp not working

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,164 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,843 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,345 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 28,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,612 miles

(both) front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 26,612 miles

(both) front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,646 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,786 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,944 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,199 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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LD03 FSZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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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LD03 FSZ is a 2003 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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