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LL03 UWG

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 UWG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,524 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Dust cover not secure (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Intake pipe split

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,997 miles

Brake pedal pressure feels slightly spongy

Fuel tank straps heavily corroded

General heavier corrosion of all rear suspension components

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencers heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust box/silencer corroded

Rear tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,717 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 90,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,904 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 89,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 89,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,490 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 88,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,273 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,861 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,861 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,360 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,639 miles

Oil leak

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,711 miles

Front end damage to radiator, aircon condenser coulings etc.

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisy.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,657 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,657 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,042 miles

Damage to front end of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside exhaust silencer mounting insecure.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,933 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,837 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 23 Aug 2008 37,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,583 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,754 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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LL03 UWG is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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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LL03 UWG is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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