2003 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · LE53 LDL
2003 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 69,636 km. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 69,636 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE53 LDL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 69,636 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE53 LDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Cooper (LE53 LDL) between April 2017 and October 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LE53 LDL Odometer History
- 25/04/201724,555 km
- 25/04/201724,556 km+1 km
- 20/04/201831,502 km+6,946 km
- 24/04/201936,619 km+5,117 km
- 15/10/202025,947 mi
- 19/10/202146,025 mi+20,078 mi
- 25/10/202252,182 mi+6,157 mi
- 30/10/202357,347 km
- 31/10/202357,347 km
- 01/11/202463,171 km+5,824 km
- 02/11/202463,171 km
- 31/10/202569,636 km+6,465 km
Average of roughly 5,292 km per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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