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LK53 UBA

2003 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,711 mi
Last recorded157,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UBA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 157,711 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 157,711 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 154,503 miles

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

head lamp cleaning devise is not working

Fail 2 Aug 2024 154,496 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

head lamp cleaning devise is not working

Pass 19 Oct 2022 151,149 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 144,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 144,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

stone chips in screen

Pass 22 Aug 2018 136,213 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,801 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 122,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,365 miles

headlights slightly different colours

Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake pad wear warning wire insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlights slightly different colours

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,823 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 59,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,873 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 58,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,136 miles

rear muffler strap corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,455 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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LK53 UBA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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LK53 UBA is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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