2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DK53 EOL
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 93,197 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK53 EOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 93,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK53 EOL 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 (DK53 EOL) between May 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability bolt stripped / loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose / stripped (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
DK53 EOL Mileage History
- 22/05/202487,604 mi
- 04/06/202487,605 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/202487,603 mi-2 mi
- 04/07/202593,007 mi+5,404 mi
- 08/07/202593,197 mi+190 mi
Average of roughly 4,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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