£5,000 - £7,000
2003 MINI Cooper S (R53) - Prepared by HRRCC - #005
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 717
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This classic car is finished in British Racing Green with Aspen White accents and features refurbished Ronal split-rim wheels. Recent maintenance includes a full engine service, new brakes, and a stainless steel exhaust system, suggesting it's in good overall condition.
Condition
7
Refurbished, wear visible, reconditioning needed.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WMWRE32000TC75681
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
LF03 WWP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Please note this lot description is subject to vendor approval and therefore may be amended
Finished in stunning British Racing Green with an Aspen White cap and mirrors complimented by Panther Black heated full leather seats
Freshly refurbished R98 Ronal Split Rims in Sterling Silver wrapped with brand new Nankang NS20 tyres
Brand new Direnza 30mm Lowering Springs fitted all round with brand new dampers and fittings
Full HRRCC Underbody Preservation Package applied using Dinitrol products
Full HRRCC Engine Bay package
New discs, pads, calipers all round
Brand new stainless steel cat back exhaust system
Full engine service including a supercharger service and new water pump
Gearbox oil change utilising ROWE oil products
Good service history
Points of note
£600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,046
Median Price (Since 2020)
£115,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
96,692 miles
Registration Date
2003-07-22
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 24 2025 with 96,692 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear rear axle corroded
- underbody corroded / innersills corroded
- outersills fitted
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 22 2022 with 94,479 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 19 2021 with 92,465 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- oil leak
- rear suspension arms corroded
- rear heatshields insecure
Passed
On Jul 20 2020 with 90,115 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- oil leak
Failed
On Jul 20 2020 with 90,115 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- oil leak
Passed
On Jul 09 2019 with 87,776 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak
Failed
On Jul 08 2019 with 87,776 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil leak
Passed
On Jul 09 2018 with 85,569 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 06 2018 with 85,569 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 06 2017 with 82,786 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Jul 05 2017 with 82,786 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Jul 08 2016 with 79,896 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2016 with 79,882 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens missing (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tread surface beginning to crack
Passed
On Oct 27 2015 with 79,720 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak
Failed
On Oct 23 2015 with 79,717 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory:
- oil leak
Passed
On Nov 27 2014 with 70,502 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- N/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Failed
On Nov 26 2014 with 76,498 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- N/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Failed
On Dec 13 2013 with 69,139 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- rear exhaust system corroded
Passed
On Dec 13 2013 with 69,139 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- rear exhaust system corroded
Passed
On Sep 21 2012 with 53,585 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed
On Sep 21 2012 with 53,583 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Feb 22 2011 with 46,786 miles
Failed
On Feb 19 2011 with 46,786 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Feb 27 2010 with 37,007 miles
Passed
On Feb 19 2009 with 27,686 miles
Failed
On Feb 19 2009 with 27,686 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Feb 13 2008 with 18,810 miles
Failed
On Feb 13 2008 with 18,810 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Sep 23 2006 with 13,886 miles
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