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LO03 DGU

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,678 mi
Last recorded177,678 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 DGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 177,678 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 174,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 174,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 170,852 miles

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 170,852 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 166,955 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 166,955 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 162,894 miles

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

offside & nearside sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 156,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

offside &nearside outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 156,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

offside &nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 145,942 miles

some wear on tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2015 136,940 miles

Nearside rear Tyre wearing low on inner tread.

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear Exhaust Box deteriorating.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 136,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear Tyre wearing low on inner tread.

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear Exhaust Box deteriorating.

Oil leak

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 127,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,910 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2011 110,087 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

Offside rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet

Replaced number plate light bulb and are working but would require bulb holders as they are corroded

Wettness around power steering pump area

Fail 17 Feb 2011 110,087 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

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

Offside rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet

Replaced number plate light bulb and are working but would require bulb holders as they are corroded

Wettness around power steering pump area

Pass 16 Feb 2010 104,279 miles

Clutch pedal hard to press

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear exhaust silencer corroded and flaking off but not leaking yet.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight water ingress in rear number plate but still can be read clearly from 20 metres away.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,644 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 92,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,250 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 81,250 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front rubber brake hose slight worn . front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,874 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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LO03 DGU is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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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LO03 DGU is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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