2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LIB 208
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 156,119 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LIB 208 Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 156,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LIB 208 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (LIB 208) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 119 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LIB 208 Mileage History
- 19/10/200621,791 mi
- 11/07/200724,095 mi+2,304 mi
- 12/07/200828,674 mi+4,579 mi
- 12/07/200828,674 mi
- 11/07/200935,373 mi+6,699 mi
- 11/07/200935,373 mi
- 21/05/201038,543 mi+3,170 mi
- 19/05/201151,001 mi+12,458 mi
- 19/05/201151,001 mi
- 17/05/201264,847 mi+13,846 mi
- 19/05/201264,847 mi
- 29/05/201373,830 mi+8,983 mi
- 06/05/201482,126 mi+8,296 mi
- 06/05/201482,126 mi
- 22/05/201588,859 mi+6,733 mi
- 18/11/201591,505 mi+2,646 mi
- 01/11/201697,455 mi+5,950 mi
- 02/11/201697,469 mi+14 mi
- 27/11/2017101,613 mi+4,144 mi
- 14/11/2018104,696 mi+3,083 mi
- 14/11/2018104,696 mi
- 07/11/2019107,879 mi+3,183 mi
- 12/11/2019107,882 mi+3 mi
- 07/12/2020111,291 mi+3,409 mi
- 09/02/2022113,854 mi+2,563 mi
- 05/05/2022113,885 mi+31 mi
- 04/05/2023121,643 mi+7,758 mi
- 18/04/2024132,823 mi+11,180 mi
- 18/04/2024132,830 mi+7 mi
- 15/04/2025142,853 mi+10,023 mi
- 16/04/2026156,119 mi+13,266 mi
- 16/04/2026156,119 mi
Average of roughly 6,892 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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