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Orange · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

H3 LUWMOT history

H3 LUW is an orange diesel MINI Cooper first used on 5 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 42,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
42,300 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H3 LUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H3 LUW was last recorded at 42,300 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 4,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,070 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,230 miles
Average per year
2,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,300 miles
  • 2025 – 38,070 miles
  • 2024 – 29,881 miles
  • 2023 – 29,596 miles
  • 2022 – 25,301 miles
  • 2021 – 24,565 miles
  • 2019 – 23,110 miles
  • 2018 – 21,486 miles
  • 2017 – 18,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,300 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    42,300 miles
    Test number
    154426727455
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail42,299 miles (+4,229)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    134673520771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass38,070 miles (+8,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,070 miles
    Test number
    133535517625
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass29,881 miles (+285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    29,881 miles
    Test number
    276006334474
    • AdvisoryRear high level brakelight LED strip very dim

  5. Pass29,596 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    832748873990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,301 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    25,301 miles
    Test number
    971311511524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,565 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,565 miles
    Test number
    801341852105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,110 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,110 miles
    Test number
    904386958956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,486 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,486 miles
    Test number
    579650285766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,434 miles
    Test number
    676262836037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,434 miles (+3,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,434 miles
    Test number
    712771891663
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass18,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,009 miles
    Test number
    450615083949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H3 LUW

Does H3 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H3 LUW is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on H3 LUW?
The MOT on H3 LUW is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H3 LUW done?
H3 LUW was recorded at 42,300 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,668 miles a year.
Has H3 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H3 LUW has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on H3 LUW 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 H3 LUW find?
H3 LUW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: central stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced.

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