2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LK53 VGP
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2003. Recorded mileage 80,539 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,539 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
LK53 VGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 80,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LK53 VGP Mileage History
- 11/04/202478,280 mi
- 29/03/202580,245 mi+1,965 mi
- 02/04/202580,245 mi
- 11/04/202680,539 mi+294 mi
- 18/04/202680,539 mi
Average of roughly 1,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LK53 VGP 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 (LK53 VGP) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”.
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