2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LR53 BJE
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 145,124 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/09/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
LR53 BJE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2018
- 145,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LR53 BJE Mileage History
- 07/10/200645,554 mi
- 30/10/200753,063 mi+7,509 mi
- 23/10/200867,148 mi+14,085 mi
- 24/10/200982,056 mi+14,908 mi
- 24/10/200982,072 mi+16 mi
- 23/11/201091,182 mi+9,110 mi
- 27/01/201192,358 mi+1,176 mi
- 30/01/2012101,126 mi+8,768 mi
- 03/01/2013107,886 mi+6,760 mi
- 28/01/2014116,452 mi+8,566 mi
- 30/01/2015127,632 mi+11,180 mi
- 30/01/2015127,632 mi
- 26/01/2016137,673 mi+10,041 mi
- 29/01/2016137,673 mi
- 17/03/2017143,676 mi+6,003 mi
- 21/04/2017143,752 mi+76 mi
- 05/09/2018145,113 mi+1,361 mi
- 10/09/2018145,124 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 8,349 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
LR53 BJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (LR53 BJE) between October 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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