2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RJ03 ABZ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 124,201 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ03 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 124,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RJ03 ABZ Mileage History
- 17/01/2024119,824 mi
- 03/01/2025120,351 mi+527 mi
- 06/01/2025120,351 mi
- 21/01/2026124,186 mi+3,835 mi
- 06/05/2026124,201 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ03 ABZ 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 (RJ03 ABZ) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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