2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RV03 DTF
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/04/2003. Recorded mileage 117,412 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,412 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
RV03 DTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 117,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RV03 DTF Mileage History
- 01/04/2022101,853 mi
- 12/04/2023117,411 mi+15,558 mi
- 23/05/2023117,411 mi
- 31/05/2024117,412 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2024117,412 mi
Average of roughly 7,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV03 DTF 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 (RV03 DTF) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 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 (19 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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