2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NJ53 VEO
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 82,392 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ53 VEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 82,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ53 VEO 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 (NJ53 VEO) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Steering locking device ineffective track end (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
NJ53 VEO Mileage History
- 24/07/202371,236 mi
- 21/09/202471,842 mi+606 mi
- 28/08/202582,151 mi+10,309 mi
- 10/12/202582,248 mi+97 mi
- 12/12/202582,392 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 4,672 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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