2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SE52 DLZ
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/02/2003. Recorded mileage 121,359 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,359 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
SE52 DLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 121,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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SE52 DLZ Mileage History
- 15/01/2024114,358 mi
- 10/07/2024114,430 mi+72 mi
- 09/07/2025120,213 mi+5,783 mi
- 15/07/2026121,359 mi+1,146 mi
- 15/07/2026121,359 mi
Average of roughly 2,803 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SE52 DLZ 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 (SE52 DLZ) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 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 (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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