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RV03 DUY

2003 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Yellow Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourYellow
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 102,231 miles on the clock, averaging 4,585 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 RV03 DUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,231
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
4,585

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,231 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,225
Average per year4,585
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 DUY 25k44k63k83k102k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage96,006 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage90,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage86,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage80,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage73,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage66,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,373 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
PASS
Mileage66,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage57,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage53,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage47,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage43,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage40,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage35,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage32,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,738 miles
PASS
Mileage28,286 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage24,549 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

RegistrationRV03 DUY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 DUY

What car is RV03 DUY?

RV03 DUY is an yellow Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 DUY?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 DUY was 102,231 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 DUY passed its MOT?

RV03 DUY has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2023.

Is RV03 DUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 DUY 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 RV03 DUY?

RV03 DUY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.