2003 MINI 1.4L Diesel · SW53 FDD
2003 MINI (1.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 131,002 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW53 FDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 131,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW53 FDD Mileage History
- 18/11/2023130,664 mi
- 29/11/2024130,753 mi+89 mi
- 03/04/2026130,970 mi+217 mi
- 02/07/2026130,977 mi+7 mi
- 14/07/2026131,002 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW53 FDD 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 (SW53 FDD) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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