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PL03 LUY

2003 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 98,910 miles on the clock, averaging 4,516 miles per year, well below 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 PL03 LUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,516

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,910 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 LUY 35k51k67k83k99k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,910 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage91,288 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
PASS
Mileage91,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage86,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage82,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage77,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage73,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage68,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage63,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage52,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage47,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage41,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage35,849 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage34,612 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 LUY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 LUY

What car is PL03 LUY?

PL03 LUY is a blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 LUY?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 LUY was 98,910 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 LUY passed its MOT?

PL03 LUY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is PL03 LUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 LUY 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 PL03 LUY?

PL03 LUY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.