2003 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · HX53 NLE
2003 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 141,171 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX53 NLE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 141,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX53 NLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Cooper S (HX53 NLE) between August 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
HX53 NLE Mileage History
- 22/08/200625,959 mi
- 21/08/200753,949 mi+27,990 mi
- 04/03/200860,721 mi+6,772 mi
- 02/03/200967,301 mi+6,580 mi
- 02/03/200967,301 mi
- 30/04/201073,236 mi+5,935 mi
- 13/04/201177,259 mi+4,023 mi
- 10/04/201279,328 mi+2,069 mi
- 25/10/201282,936 mi+3,608 mi
- 29/10/201388,995 mi+6,059 mi
- 06/01/201592,904 mi+3,909 mi
- 06/01/201592,904 mi
- 10/02/201694,731 mi+1,827 mi
- 03/03/2017102,116 mi+7,385 mi
- 07/03/2017102,121 mi+5 mi
- 03/02/2018105,021 mi+2,900 mi
- 03/02/2018105,021 mi
- 11/01/2019106,421 mi+1,400 mi
- 11/01/2019106,421 mi
- 28/01/2020107,651 mi+1,230 mi
- 28/01/2020107,651 mi
- 19/03/2021108,859 mi+1,208 mi
- 29/04/2022109,788 mi+929 mi
- 30/04/2022109,788 mi
- 30/05/2023115,316 mi+5,528 mi
- 08/06/2023115,320 mi+4 mi
- 12/06/2024121,700 mi+6,380 mi
- 06/06/2025131,339 mi+9,639 mi
- 24/06/2026141,171 mi+9,832 mi
- 25/06/2026141,171 mi
Average of roughly 5,807 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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