2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW03 XTL
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 106,177 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW03 XTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 106,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW03 XTL Mileage History
- 18/09/2023104,218 mi
- 09/09/2024105,761 mi+1,543 mi
- 01/10/2024105,801 mi+40 mi
- 01/10/2024105,801 mi
- 29/09/2025106,177 mi+376 mi
Average of roughly 964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW03 XTL 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 (SW03 XTL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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 (15 issues), Brakes (6 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faded (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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