2003 MINI 1.4L Diesel · DN53 BGE
2003 MINI (1.4L, diesel). First registered 20/11/2003. Recorded mileage 204,188 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1364cc
DN53 BGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 204,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DN53 BGE Mileage History
- 06/02/2024178,655 mi
- 06/02/2025184,094 mi+5,439 mi
- 02/04/2025184,101 mi+7 mi
- 02/04/2026204,188 mi+20,087 mi
- 07/04/2026204,188 mi
Average of roughly 11,791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN53 BGE 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 (DN53 BGE) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 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 (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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