
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
L111 WHEMOT history
L111 WHE is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,810 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 126,810 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L111 WHE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L111 WHE was last recorded at 126,810 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,522 miles · 8 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 288 miles
- Average per year
- 6,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 126,810 miles
- 2023 – 118,024 miles
- 2022 – 109,875 miles
- 2021 – 99,937 miles
- 2020 – 87,712 miles
- 2019 – 75,955 miles
- 2018 – 66,227 miles
- 2017 – 56,921 miles
- 2016 – 55,554 miles
- 2015 – 52,161 miles
- 2014 – 49,599 miles
- 2013 – 46,262 miles
- 2012 – 40,095 miles
- 2011 – 37,131 miles
- 2010 – 34,388 miles
- 2009 – 30,648 miles
- 2008 – 25,848 miles
- 2007 – 21,139 miles
- 2006 – 10,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Lower metal brake pipe front to rear to offside rear flexi corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Central Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,810 miles (+288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 126,810 miles
- Test number
- 423243482091
- AdvisoryOffside Lower metal brake pipe front to rear to offside rear flexi corroded
Fail126,522 miles (+8,498)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,522 miles
- Test number
- 156868534905
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront engine oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Lower metal brake pipe front to rear to offside rear flexi corroded
Pass118,024 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 118,024 miles
- Test number
- 306536947728
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail118,024 miles (+8,149)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,024 miles
- Test number
- 800555818581
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak pressure cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,875 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 109,875 miles
- Test number
- 398860008293
- AdvisoryFront front to rear metal brake pipes corroded within plastic retainers/clips
- AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe to front flexi corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe to front flexi corroded
- AdvisoryRear reverse lamp lense missing
Fail109,875 miles (+9,938)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,875 miles
- Test number
- 522783968015
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front to rear metal brake pipes corroded within plastic retainers/clips
- AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe to front flexi corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe to front flexi corroded
- AdvisoryRear reverse lamp lense missing
Pass99,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 99,937 miles
- Test number
- 566610652191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,937 miles (+12,225)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,937 miles
- Test number
- 189761576826
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel possible cabel snapped (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,712 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,712 miles
- Test number
- 858296737186
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower metal brake pipes around the vehicle various location are corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded and worn significantly
Fail87,712 miles (+11,757)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,712 miles
- Test number
- 448041142679
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjusted for headlamp aim checks
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower metal brake pipes around the vehicle various location are corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded and worn significantly
Pass75,955 miles (+9,728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 75,955 miles
- Test number
- 406809828854
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,227 miles (+9,306)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 66,227 miles
- Test number
- 385482876661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,921 miles (+1,367)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 56,921 miles
- Test number
- 677898954722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,554 miles (+586)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 55,554 miles
- Test number
- 406801815795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,968 miles (+2,807)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,968 miles
- Test number
- 322355648255
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,161 miles (+2,562)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 52,161 miles
- Test number
- 487294055143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,599 miles (+3,337)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,599 miles
- Test number
- 195648514168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,262 miles (+6,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,262 miles
- Test number
- 976508723179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,095 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 40,095 miles
- Test number
- 199107932153
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Fail40,095 miles (+2,964)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,095 miles
- Test number
- 987077932132
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass37,131 miles (+2,743)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 37,131 miles
- Test number
- 757838731142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 34,388 miles
- Test number
- 491930630122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,388 miles (+3,740)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,388 miles
- Test number
- 950280930105
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,648 miles (+4,800)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,648 miles
- Test number
- 234515039493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,848 miles (+4,709)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 25,848 miles
- Test number
- 831227938155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,139 miles (+10,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 21,139 miles
- Test number
- 392053527378
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass10,271 miles (+750)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 10,271 miles
- Test number
- 661798116344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 9,521 miles
- Test number
- 442605826146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L111 WHE
- Does L111 WHE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L111 WHE expired on 21 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L111 WHE?
- The MOT on L111 WHE expired on 21 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L111 WHE done?
- L111 WHE was recorded at 126,810 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
- Has L111 WHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L111 WHE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L111 WHE 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 L111 WHE find?
- L111 WHE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: offside lower metal brake pipe front to rear to offside rear flexi corroded.
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