2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LM53 FBZ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 56,428 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM53 FBZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2022
- 56,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM53 FBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (LM53 FBZ) between January 2007 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2022 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 (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM53 FBZ Mileage History
- 04/01/200711,527 mi
- 07/12/200714,372 mi+2,845 mi
- 01/12/200815,838 mi+1,466 mi
- 27/11/200917,420 mi+1,582 mi
- 30/11/201019,906 mi+2,486 mi
- 01/12/201122,662 mi+2,756 mi
- 26/11/201224,891 mi+2,229 mi
- 25/11/201327,599 mi+2,708 mi
- 13/11/201432,743 mi+5,144 mi
- 25/11/201537,708 mi+4,965 mi
- 10/11/201640,237 mi+2,529 mi
- 09/11/201743,573 mi+3,336 mi
- 22/11/201846,076 mi+2,503 mi
- 19/11/201950,296 mi+4,220 mi
- 19/11/201950,296 mi
- 04/11/202053,028 mi+2,732 mi
- 24/01/202256,419 mi+3,391 mi
- 25/01/202256,428 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,982 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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