2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS53 RXF
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 70,508 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 RXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2024
- 70,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 RXF 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 (LS53 RXF) between January 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2024 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
LS53 RXF Mileage History
- 10/01/202266,115 mi
- 10/01/202266,115 mi
- 31/12/202268,003 mi+1,888 mi
- 01/08/202470,506 mi+2,503 mi
- 06/08/202470,508 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,709 miles per year across 5 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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