2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LG53 OAE
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 91,891 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
LG53 OAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 91,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LG53 OAE Mileage History
- 03/10/202389,935 mi
- 02/10/202491,035 mi+1,100 mi
- 02/10/202491,035 mi
- 29/09/202591,891 mi+856 mi
- 29/09/202591,891 mi
Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG53 OAE 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 Mini (LG53 OAE) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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