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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

73 DBMOT history

73 DB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

73 DB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,459 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
73 DB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

73 DB was last recorded at 103,459 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,961 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,498 miles
Average per year
4,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,459 miles
  • 2024 – 100,961 miles
  • 2023 – 98,063 miles
  • 2022 – 96,169 miles
  • 2021 – 93,334 miles
  • 2019 – 91,462 miles
  • 2018 – 86,760 miles
  • 2017 – 82,885 miles
  • 2016 – 79,308 miles
  • 2015 – 76,343 miles
  • 2014 – 73,704 miles
  • 2012 – 68,069 miles
  • 2011 – 60,940 miles
  • 2010 – 53,505 miles
  • 2009 – 47,118 miles
  • 2008 – 35,536 miles
  • 2007 – 29,691 miles
  • 2006 – 19,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,459 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderside shows corrosion around all suspension compnments

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle shows under body corrosion all around rear subframe and suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,459 miles (+2,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    450907840872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside shows corrosion around all suspension compnments

  2. Pass100,961 miles (+2,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,961 miles
    Test number
    205971918206
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,063 miles (+1,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    919872787503
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,169 miles (+2,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    186522804088
    • AdvisoryAll suspension componants corroded

  5. Pass93,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,334 miles
    Test number
    808776479044
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear subframe
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail93,334 miles (+1,872)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,334 miles
    Test number
    731659887857
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear subframe
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass91,462 miles (+4,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,462 miles
    Test number
    182192328053
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight leak at back box. (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass86,760 miles (+3,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,760 miles
    Test number
    643764023085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,885 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,885 miles
    Test number
    856942557830
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle shows under body corrosion all around rear subframe and suspension

  10. Fail82,883 miles (+3,575)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    484213962074
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle shows under body corrosion all around rear subframe and suspension

  11. Pass79,308 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    795363939998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,343 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,343 miles
    Test number
    407685175119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,704 miles (+5,635)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    105366334182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExhaust has part of system slighty corroded

  14. Pass68,069 miles (+7,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    957342932392
    • NoteExhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass60,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    165781871264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,940 miles (+7,435)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    907862071202
    • Repaired at testExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass53,505 miles (+6,387)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    183268360294
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded

  18. Pass47,118 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    123144879267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,247 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    934459939177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,536 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,536 miles
    Test number
    691932948117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,691 miles (+10,422)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,691 miles
    Test number
    313314687419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,269 miles
    Test number
    431803996236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 73 DB

What vehicle is registration 73 DB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 73 DB on a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Jul 2004. 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 73 DB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 73 DB is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 73 DB?
The MOT on 73 DB is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 73 DB done?
73 DB was recorded at 103,459 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,416 miles a year.
Has 73 DB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 73 DB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on 73 DB 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 73 DB find?
73 DB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule; oil leak, and 1 more.

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