2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VN53 DXT
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 111,811 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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VN53 DXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 111,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN53 DXT 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 (VN53 DXT) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount (6.1.8 (”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
VN53 DXT Mileage History
- 17/01/2024101,183 mi
- 17/01/2024101,183 mi
- 18/09/2024103,164 mi+1,981 mi
- 05/10/2024103,164 mi
- 15/10/2025111,811 mi+8,647 mi
Average of roughly 6,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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