2003 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · LB03 HFU
2003 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 69,182 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB03 HFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 69,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB03 HFU 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 Cooper (LB03 HFU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has large corrosion hole (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LB03 HFU Mileage History
- 21/09/202466,880 mi
- 09/09/202567,644 mi+764 mi
- 10/09/202567,644 mi
- 01/09/202669,181 mi+1,537 mi
- 04/09/202669,182 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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