2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GL52 GLV
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 176,573 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL52 GLV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 176,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL52 GLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (GL52 GLV) between November 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 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), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back bpx snapped of form pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
GL52 GLV Mileage History
- 25/11/2021173,564 mi
- 09/12/2021173,567 mi+3 mi
- 03/05/2023176,573 mi+3,006 mi
- 04/05/2023176,573 mi
Average of roughly 2,093 miles per year across 4 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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