2003 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · LR52 TWC
2003 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 110,164 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR52 TWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 110,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR52 TWC 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 Cooper S (LR52 TWC) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LR52 TWC Mileage History
- 19/01/202396,803 mi
- 26/01/202396,858 mi+55 mi
- 30/11/2023103,050 mi+6,192 mi
- 02/01/2024103,164 mi+114 mi
- 08/10/2025110,164 mi+7,000 mi
Average of roughly 4,916 miles per year across 5 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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