2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LG53 TZV
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 99,024 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG53 TZV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2022
- 99,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG53 TZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (LG53 TZV) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached suspension top mount excessively wor”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp internals have fallen apart (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LG53 TZV Mileage History
- 21/06/202299,024 mi
- 23/06/202299,024 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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