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Silver and Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

515 LPOMOT history

515 LPO is a silver and black petrol MINI first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

515 LPO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,555 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
515 LPO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

515 LPO was last recorded at 84,555 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,249 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,306 miles
Average per year
3,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,555 miles
  • 2025 – 82,249 miles
  • 2024 – 79,875 miles
  • 2023 – 77,699 miles
  • 2022 – 75,397 miles
  • 2021 – 72,660 miles
  • 2020 – 70,575 miles
  • 2019 – 68,181 miles
  • 2018 – 63,736 miles
  • 2017 – 60,938 miles
  • 2016 – 57,172 miles
  • 2015 – 53,182 miles
  • 2014 – 49,425 miles
  • 2013 – 45,585 miles
  • 2012 – 41,944 miles
  • 2011 – 37,543 miles
  • 2010 – 33,362 miles
  • 2009 – 29,690 miles
  • 2008 – 25,364 miles
  • 2007 – 20,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,555 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear brake disks corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,555 miles (+2,306)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    412235914762
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,249 miles
    Test number
    652854705523
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Fail82,249 miles (+2,374)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,249 miles
    Test number
    696896409429
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNsf wheel bearing noisey

  4. Pass79,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    808252280638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,875 miles (+2,176)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    533311145534
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) missing outter brake pad detatched (1.1.13 (c))

  6. Pass77,699 miles (+2,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,699 miles
    Test number
    546786532882
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOsf brake hose ferrule corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroded
    • AdvisoryStonechips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Pass75,397 miles (+2,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    771651284539
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f track rod end
    • AdvisorySmall cut in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod gaitor
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  8. Pass72,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    560419035616
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail72,660 miles (+2,085)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,660 miles
    Test number
    305460258391
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    786648136007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded around fuel tank

  11. Fail70,575 miles (+2,394)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    798449188132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded around fuel tank

  12. Pass68,181 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,181 miles
    Test number
    141754807267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,736 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,736 miles
    Test number
    926861351894
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly around inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass60,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    601638160836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail60,938 miles (+3,766)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    177588973896
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass57,172 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,172 miles
    Test number
    886142862858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,169 miles (+3,987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,169 miles
    Test number
    320024042393
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  18. Pass53,182 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,182 miles
    Test number
    886811615190
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass49,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    697113514140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,425 miles (+3,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    746083814120
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass45,585 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    627645313179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,944 miles (+4,401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,944 miles
    Test number
    247615822463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass37,543 miles (+4,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    466180021110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,362 miles (+3,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,362 miles
    Test number
    233142910168
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass29,690 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    863172719163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,364 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    324988508177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,968 miles
    Test number
    544506217116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 515 LPO

What vehicle is registration 515 LPO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 515 LPO on a silver and black petrol MINI first used on 8 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 515 LPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 515 LPO is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 515 LPO?
The MOT on 515 LPO is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 515 LPO done?
515 LPO was recorded at 84,555 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,276 miles a year.
Has 515 LPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 515 LPO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 515 LPO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 515 LPO find?
515 LPO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.

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