2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RA53 LCP
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 127,752 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
RA53 LCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 127,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RA53 LCP Mileage History
- 14/05/2024116,817 mi
- 17/05/2024116,817 mi
- 08/07/2025122,498 mi+5,681 mi
- 09/07/2025122,498 mi
- 07/08/2026127,752 mi+5,254 mi
Average of roughly 4,900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA53 LCP 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 (RA53 LCP) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Fuel tank insecure support strap corroded through (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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