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RL03 NCV

2003 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mini Cooper S74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 NCV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 97,774 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 97,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 97,758 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin brake pipes slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front small stone chip on windscreen central lower

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre non run flat

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear backboxes (6.1.2 (a))

dash lights faulty

headlamp washers not working

Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,709 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 91,135 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,695 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 73,639 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported Support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Back of engine, From power steering bottle (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,546 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,551 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,551 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,905 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,040 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,946 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,956 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 35,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RL03 NCV is a 2003 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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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RL03 NCV is a 2003 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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