MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
H3 LXJMOT history
H3 LXJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 109,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 109,985 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H3 LXJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H3 LXJ was last recorded at 109,985 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 109,983 miles · 18 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,985 miles
- 2025 – 105,803 miles
- 2024 – 102,861 miles
- 2023 – 101,681 miles
- 2022 – 100,178 miles
- 2021 – 98,782 miles
- 2020 – 95,446 miles
- 2019 – 93,566 miles
- 2018 – 89,360 miles
- 2017 – 83,317 miles
- 2016 – 77,527 miles
- 2015 – 76,291 miles
- 2013 – 62,959 miles
- 2012 – 56,550 miles
- 2011 – 51,946 miles
- 2010 – 46,688 miles
- 2009 – 40,845 miles
- 2008 – 35,078 miles
- 2007 – 26,383 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,985 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded and ancillaries attached.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 6 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,985 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 109,985 miles
- Test number
- 729979554610
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,983 miles (+4,180)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,983 miles
- Test number
- 430023487148
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit coil leads (4.11 (c) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn chunks missing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,803 miles (+2,942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 105,803 miles
- Test number
- 558186473933
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gator condition
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box mountings condition
- AdvisorySubframes and suspension components corrosion
Pass102,861 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 102,861 miles
- Test number
- 473810567144
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi pipes condition
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp with oil
Fail102,852 miles (+1,171)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,852 miles
- Test number
- 944945371213
- MajorExhaust system insecure back box mountings (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure center mountings (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi pipes condition
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp with oil
Pass101,681 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 101,681 miles
- Test number
- 722767596867
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded and ancillaries attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail101,670 miles (+1,492)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,670 miles
- Test number
- 879772433507
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded and ancillaries attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,178 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 100,178 miles
- Test number
- 232311508528
- AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail100,178 miles (+1,396)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,178 miles
- Test number
- 464831018179
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,782 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 98,782 miles
- Test number
- 254732173273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,754 miles (+3,308)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,754 miles
- Test number
- 606003066889
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,446 miles (+1,880)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 95,446 miles
- Test number
- 676360953540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,566 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 93,566 miles
- Test number
- 753499477700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,565 miles (+4,205)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,565 miles
- Test number
- 150016250978
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,360 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,360 miles
- Test number
- 935198168174
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
Fail89,356 miles (+3)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,356 miles
- Test number
- 722093401754
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
Fail89,353 miles (+6,036)8 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,353 miles
- Test number
- 575460790201
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front accident damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes wet/damp
Pass83,317 miles (+5,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 83,317 miles
- Test number
- 134266723408
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,527 miles (+1,236)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 77,527 miles
- Test number
- 670090173050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,291 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,291 miles
- Test number
- 248755925120
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteOffside rear brake binding on slightly
- NoteOil leak
Fail76,291 miles (+13,332)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,291 miles
- Test number
- 945985825180
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteOffside rear brake binding on slightly
- NoteOil leak
Pass62,959 miles (+178)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 62,959 miles
- Test number
- 279302653379
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear discs rusty
- NoteN/s/f metal brake pipe rusty
- NoteRear exhaust box rusty
Fail62,781 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,781 miles
- Test number
- 169573083220
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass62,781 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 62,781 miles
- Test number
- 748003283236
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass56,550 miles (+4,604)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 56,550 miles
- Test number
- 786932582253
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass51,946 miles (+5,258)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,946 miles
- Test number
- 349261071298
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NotePassenger front tyre worn on the outer edge
Pass46,688 miles (+5,843)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 46,688 miles
- Test number
- 220235070232
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass40,845 miles (+5,767)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,845 miles
- Test number
- 210789859232
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail35,078 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,078 miles
- Test number
- 491710788290
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass35,078 miles (+8,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 35,078 miles
- Test number
- 994260788256
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass26,383 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 26,383 miles
- Test number
- 614283087276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,378 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,378 miles
- Test number
- 380489977269
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about H3 LXJ
- Does H3 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H3 LXJ is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H3 LXJ?
- The MOT on H3 LXJ is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H3 LXJ done?
- H3 LXJ was recorded at 109,985 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,470 miles a year.
- Has H3 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H3 LXJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on H3 LXJ 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 LXJ find?
- H3 LXJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 6 more.
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