2003 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · MK03 VSD
2003 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 218,960 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK03 VSD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2023
- 218,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK03 VSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mini Cooper (MK03 VSD) between September 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MK03 VSD Mileage History
- 05/09/200630,382 mi
- 26/10/200738,757 mi+8,375 mi
- 27/10/200849,139 mi+10,382 mi
- 27/10/200849,139 mi
- 24/11/200959,458 mi+10,319 mi
- 25/11/200959,458 mi
- 29/11/201069,988 mi+10,530 mi
- 29/11/201069,988 mi
- 24/08/201297,493 mi+27,505 mi
- 24/08/201297,493 mi
- 31/08/2013109,348 mi+11,855 mi
- 03/09/2013109,348 mi
- 01/09/2014114,449 mi+5,101 mi
- 26/08/2015125,774 mi+11,325 mi
- 08/09/2015125,939 mi+165 mi
- 06/09/2016134,373 mi+8,434 mi
- 01/09/2017145,727 mi+11,354 mi
- 20/08/2018156,259 mi+10,532 mi
- 25/08/2018156,447 mi+188 mi
- 05/09/2019172,808 mi+16,361 mi
- 07/09/2020188,600 mi+15,792 mi
- 20/08/2021196,885 mi+8,285 mi
- 24/08/2022206,971 mi+10,086 mi
- 09/08/2023218,960 mi+11,989 mi
Average of roughly 11,142 miles per year across 24 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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