2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GL03 XWY
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 146,527 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL03 XWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 146,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL03 XWY 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 (GL03 XWY) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
GL03 XWY Mileage History
- 30/08/2022137,386 mi
- 05/09/2023141,108 mi+3,722 mi
- 05/09/2023141,109 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/2024146,445 mi+5,336 mi
- 24/09/2024146,527 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 4,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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