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LG53 GVA

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,948 mi
Last recorded49,948 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GVA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 49,948 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,571 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 48,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 47,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slight bind

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,706 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 43,703 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,048 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Fail 6 Sep 2016 40,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 38,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,165 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 31,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,994 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 17,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade deteriotated

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,907 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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LG53 GVA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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LG53 GVA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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