2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NL53 PNJ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/09/2003. Recorded mileage 138,005 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,005 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
NL53 PNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 138,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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NL53 PNJ Mileage History
- 30/05/2024124,580 mi
- 05/06/2025132,424 mi+7,844 mi
- 05/06/2025132,425 mi+1 mi
- 09/06/2026138,005 mi+5,580 mi
- 09/06/2026138,005 mi
Average of roughly 6,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL53 PNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (NL53 PNJ) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
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