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LS03 PYL

2003 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 PYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 89,378 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 88,983 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre joint- hairline crack around cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap washer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,674 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 79,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 79,374 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 79,374 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective secured by cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 73,288 miles

two rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing / exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,369 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 54,106 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,635 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,797 miles

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

Front no.plate delaminating.

Front tyre treads getting low on edges.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,827 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,488 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,969 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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LS03 PYL is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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LS03 PYL is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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