MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
L11 VLEMOT history
L11 VLE is a grey petrol MINI first used on 20 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 117,867 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,391 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 VLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 VLE was last recorded at 117,867 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,846 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 5,391 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,867 miles
- 2025 – 117,846 miles
- 2021 – 112,401 miles
- 2019 – 102,938 miles
- 2018 – 93,157 miles
- 2017 – 80,761 miles
- 2016 – 70,158 miles
- 2015 – 60,065 miles
- 2013 – 51,094 miles
- 2012 – 41,730 miles
- 2011 – 30,778 miles
- 2010 – 24,213 miles
- 2009 – 21,043 miles
- 2007 – 17,172 miles
- 2006 – 11,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
All tyres worn inner tread edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,867 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 117,867 miles
- Test number
- 398649021893
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail117,866 miles (+20)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,866 miles
- Test number
- 820817280152
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 117,846 miles
- Test number
- 621716948363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,846 miles (+5,445)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,846 miles
- Test number
- 945059118080
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,401 miles (+9,463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,401 miles
- Test number
- 265371437118
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass102,938 miles (+9,781)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 102,938 miles
- Test number
- 246516959489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,157 miles (+12,396)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 93,157 miles
- Test number
- 750866955687
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,761 miles (+10,603)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,761 miles
- Test number
- 101066478375
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine area
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,158 miles (+50)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,158 miles
- Test number
- 822238172931
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn inner tread edges.
Fail70,108 miles (+10,043)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,108 miles
- Test number
- 846206135436
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn inner tread edges.
Pass60,065 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 60,065 miles
- Test number
- 177113955111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail60,065 miles (+8,971)4 repaired7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,065 miles
- Test number
- 559423555124
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass51,094 miles (+9,364)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 51,094 miles
- Test number
- 318525053352
- NoteRear exhaust box support corroded
Pass41,730 miles (+10,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,730 miles
- Test number
- 396127752330
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass30,778 miles (+6,565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 30,778 miles
- Test number
- 589297951335
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,213 miles (+1,520)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 24,213 miles
- Test number
- 460985360405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,693 miles (+1,650)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 22,693 miles
- Test number
- 131102500454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,043 miles (+3,871)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 21,043 miles
- Test number
- 291452309010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,172 miles (+1,144)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 17,172 miles
- Test number
- 853461767348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,028 miles (+4,148)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 16,028 miles
- Test number
- 181723327240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 11,880 miles
- Test number
- 613421536278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L11 VLE
- Does L11 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 VLE is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L11 VLE?
- The MOT on L11 VLE is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L11 VLE done?
- L11 VLE was recorded at 117,867 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
- Has L11 VLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 VLE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L11 VLE 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 L11 VLE find?
- L11 VLE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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