2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS03 EYJ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2003. Recorded mileage 158,323 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 EYJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
- 158,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 EYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (LS03 EYJ) between May 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 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: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LS03 EYJ Mileage History
- 19/05/200623,996 mi
- 19/05/200623,996 mi
- 16/05/200733,163 mi+9,167 mi
- 15/05/200842,302 mi+9,139 mi
- 15/05/200842,302 mi
- 08/05/200951,469 mi+9,167 mi
- 08/05/200951,469 mi
- 09/06/201063,095 mi+11,626 mi
- 10/06/201063,095 mi
- 31/05/201171,413 mi+8,318 mi
- 25/05/201285,933 mi+14,520 mi
- 28/05/201285,935 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/2013107,433 mi+21,498 mi
- 31/10/2014117,631 mi+10,198 mi
- 31/10/2014117,631 mi
- 31/10/2015129,543 mi+11,912 mi
- 02/11/2015129,543 mi
- 27/10/2016137,303 mi+7,760 mi
- 28/10/2016137,324 mi+21 mi
- 18/07/2017140,283 mi+2,959 mi
- 18/07/2017140,283 mi
- 25/08/2018148,552 mi+8,269 mi
- 21/08/2019151,637 mi+3,085 mi
- 27/08/2019151,650 mi+13 mi
- 27/08/2020154,494 mi+2,844 mi
- 25/08/2021156,500 mi+2,006 mi
- 02/09/2022158,310 mi+1,810 mi
- 21/09/2022158,323 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 8,219 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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