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LE53 KKB

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,257 mi
Last recorded38,257 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 KKB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 38,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 38,255 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle overheating and cutting out during test (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheating and cutting out during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 37,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 37,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 36,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 35,301 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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LE53 KKB is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LE53 KKB is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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