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LR03 TYX

2003 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 TYX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 99,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,541 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 85,518 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,712 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2021 81,712 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,250 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 73,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,696 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 69,695 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,131 miles

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt separate bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front rubber jacking point pad is missing

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,551 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 17 Jul 2015 57,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,780 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhurst box has corrosion to outer casing

slight play/movement in N/S/F inner track arm ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,787 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 48,787 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 48,577 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both n/s & o/s rear tyres are cracking between tread & have uneven wear pattern

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres cracks present in tread pattern

Fail 22 Jun 2011 38,475 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres cracks present in tread pattern

Fail 22 Jun 2010 34,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,665 miles

o/s front jacking point mounting missing.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,599 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 18,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR03 TYX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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LR03 TYX is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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