2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM52 TZJ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 134,429 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM52 TZJ Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 134,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM52 TZJ 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 (LM52 TZJ) between September 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
LM52 TZJ Mileage History
- 01/09/200633,658 mi
- 23/08/200737,749 mi+4,091 mi
- 23/08/200737,749 mi
- 03/09/200842,133 mi+4,384 mi
- 03/09/200842,133 mi
- 12/09/200948,475 mi+6,342 mi
- 18/09/201055,317 mi+6,842 mi
- 31/08/201161,682 mi+6,365 mi
- 31/08/201161,682 mi
- 29/08/201268,128 mi+6,446 mi
- 29/08/201268,128 mi
- 09/09/201377,073 mi+8,945 mi
- 09/09/201377,073 mi
- 21/08/201487,132 mi+10,059 mi
- 23/08/201487,132 mi
- 30/03/201696,523 mi+9,391 mi
- 05/04/201696,523 mi
- 21/03/2017100,429 mi+3,906 mi
- 05/03/2018104,092 mi+3,663 mi
- 05/03/2018104,092 mi
- 30/03/2019108,486 mi+4,394 mi
- 30/03/2019108,486 mi
- 21/03/2020114,644 mi+6,158 mi
- 21/03/2020114,644 mi
- 10/03/2021118,510 mi+3,866 mi
- 10/03/2021118,510 mi
- 16/07/2021119,275 mi+765 mi
- 16/07/2021119,275 mi
- 01/09/2022122,376 mi+3,101 mi
- 06/09/2023125,942 mi+3,566 mi
- 05/09/2024127,421 mi+1,479 mi
- 05/09/2025134,429 mi+7,008 mi
Average of roughly 5,301 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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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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