2003 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WV53 GVT
2003 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 92,388 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV53 GVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/10/2025
- 92,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV53 GVT 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 (WV53 GVT) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Plastic trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO O/S/F WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust back-box (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
WV53 GVT Mileage History
- 24/08/202280,291 mi
- 25/08/202280,292 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/202383,160 mi+2,868 mi
- 08/08/202483,640 mi+480 mi
- 31/10/202592,388 mi+8,748 mi
Average of roughly 3,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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