2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RG53 DZC
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/11/2003. Recorded mileage 131,181 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,181 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
RG53 DZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 131,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RG53 DZC Mileage History
- 26/07/2024123,232 mi
- 07/08/2024123,253 mi+21 mi
- 07/08/2024123,253 mi
- 11/08/2025125,913 mi+2,660 mi
- 26/08/2026131,181 mi+5,268 mi
Average of roughly 3,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RG53 DZC 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 (RG53 DZC) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen wiper not working Nearside and Offside (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
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