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RJ53 OAV

2003 Mini Cooper S · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper S
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 S Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 114,614 miles on the clock, averaging 5,622 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W11 Supercharged engine is known for w11b16.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 OAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,614
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,622

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,614 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 OAV 17k41k66k90k115k '06'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage107,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage101,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,132 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage92,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage87,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,881 miles
PASS
Mileage79,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage73,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage66,808 miles
Since last MOT+13,050 miles
PASS
Mileage53,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage46,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage41,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage35,828 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage35,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage29,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage26,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage21,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage17,002 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper S

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper S models (2002–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W11B16

Gaskets degrade, leading to external leaks.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OAV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 OAV

What car is RJ53 OAV?

RJ53 OAV is an silver Mini Cooper S, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 OAV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 OAV was 114,614 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 OAV passed its MOT?

RJ53 OAV has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2024.

Is RJ53 OAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 OAV 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 RJ53 OAV?

RJ53 OAV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.