2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · L33 WAS
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 90,925 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L33 WAS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2023
- 90,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L33 WAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (L33 WAS) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to several brake fluid leaks (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint to hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint to hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
L33 WAS Mileage History
- 21/10/202190,419 mi
- 26/10/202290,766 mi+347 mi
- 21/10/202390,925 mi+159 mi
Average of roughly 253 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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