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MV53 RJY

2003 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 172,282 miles on the clock, averaging 9,033 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 RJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,033

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,282 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year9,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 RJY 57k86k115k144k172k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,282 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,242 miles
Since last MOT+12,072 miles
PASS
Mileage160,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,170 miles
Since last MOT+19,445 miles
PASS
Mileage140,725 miles
Since last MOT+10,466 miles
PASS
Mileage130,259 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,258 miles
Since last MOT+13,135 miles
PASS
Mileage117,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,123 miles
Since last MOT+9,893 miles
PASS
Mileage107,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage101,354 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,352 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
PASS
Mileage100,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage95,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,972 miles
Since last MOT+16,122 miles
PASS
Mileage79,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage73,780 miles
Since last MOT+16,293 miles
PASS
Mileage57,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,487 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 RJY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MV53 RJY

What car is MV53 RJY?

MV53 RJY is an silver Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV53 RJY?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 RJY was 172,282 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 RJY passed its MOT?

MV53 RJY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2019.

Is MV53 RJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 RJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MV53 RJY?

MV53 RJY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.