2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · MF53 LLT
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 136,038 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 LLT Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 136,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 LLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Mini (MF53 LLT) between March 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts dont show a pattern (4.1.4 ”.
MF53 LLT Mileage History
- 08/03/200632,663 mi
- 03/03/200735,779 mi+3,116 mi
- 23/02/200839,292 mi+3,513 mi
- 16/03/200943,731 mi+4,439 mi
- 16/03/200943,731 mi
- 17/03/201051,890 mi+8,159 mi
- 09/03/201162,078 mi+10,188 mi
- 09/03/201162,081 mi+3 mi
- 05/03/201275,914 mi+13,833 mi
- 01/03/201382,218 mi+6,304 mi
- 14/03/201486,050 mi+3,832 mi
- 18/03/201486,050 mi
- 31/07/201487,091 mi+1,041 mi
- 29/07/201589,602 mi+2,511 mi
- 29/07/201589,608 mi+6 mi
- 15/08/201691,677 mi+2,069 mi
- 29/08/201794,727 mi+3,050 mi
- 30/08/201794,729 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2018100,863 mi+6,134 mi
- 16/08/2018100,865 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/2019105,595 mi+4,730 mi
- 21/08/2020108,712 mi+3,117 mi
- 23/08/2021112,498 mi+3,786 mi
- 06/08/2022117,781 mi+5,283 mi
- 26/08/2023125,451 mi+7,670 mi
- 17/08/2024129,067 mi+3,616 mi
- 21/08/2025132,918 mi+3,851 mi
- 02/09/2025132,998 mi+80 mi
- 29/08/2026136,038 mi+3,040 mi
Average of roughly 5,048 miles per year across 29 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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