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LD53 VZA

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

48,872 mi
Last recorded48,872 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VZA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 48,872 miles

NOTE: Advise Reversing lamp inoperative (Fail only if fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

NOTE: Engine oil residue near oil cooler - further investigation required to confirm leak(s)

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed which slightly affects projected image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed which slightly affects projected image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of car are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer has corroded through outer skin but has no gas loss at the time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 46,915 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 45,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,400 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 44,400 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,292 miles

Front Coolant leak Engine bay ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,910 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 42,910 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from expansion tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,180 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,698 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,131 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LD53 VZA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2003 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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LD53 VZA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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