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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L15 LNEMOT history

L15 LNE is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

L15 LNE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
106,363 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LNE was last recorded at 106,363 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 8,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,344 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,019 miles
Average per year
4,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,363 miles
  • 2024 – 98,344 miles
  • 2023 – 95,258 miles
  • 2022 – 94,159 miles
  • 2019 – 92,320 miles
  • 2018 – 87,185 miles
  • 2017 – 85,264 miles
  • 2016 – 83,605 miles
  • 2015 – 78,538 miles
  • 2014 – 75,224 miles
  • 2013 – 69,144 miles
  • 2012 – 61,428 miles
  • 2011 – 50,668 miles
  • 2010 – 48,162 miles
  • 2009 – 43,905 miles
  • 2008 – 40,369 miles
  • 2007 – 31,310 miles
  • 2006 – 24,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front drum stick has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Petrol cap rubber in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,363 miles (+8,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    861075391923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,344 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    246140312302
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail98,339 miles (+3,081)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    373858138387
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,258 miles (+1,099)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,258 miles
    Test number
    643794745104
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front fog lamp loose/damaged in the bumper mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment no reserve travel and slightly low effort 16% (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mounts perished/split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pump to rack pipe joints ? (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass94,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    488768529041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail94,159 miles (+1,839)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    294812500720
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure Strap corroded through (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass92,320 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    109637714130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,185 miles
    Test number
    313109268382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drum stick has slight play
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap rubber in poor condition
    • AdvisoryPetrol tank straps coorroded
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar link d bushes worn with slight play

  9. Fail87,185 miles (+1,921)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,185 miles
    Test number
    406672096886
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drum stick has slight play
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap rubber in poor condition
    • AdvisoryPetrol tank straps coorroded
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar link d bushes worn with slight play

  10. Pass85,264 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    833290371828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light lens cover missing - lamp still operational
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail85,264 miles (+1,659)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    999781766880
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light lens cover missing - lamp still operational
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass83,605 miles (+5,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    920044261002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light lens cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inside edge wearing slightly

  13. Pass78,538 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,538 miles
    Test number
    955265825117
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily cooroded and lipped
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded

  14. Fail78,538 miles (+3,314)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,538 miles
    Test number
    236202325489
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily cooroded and lipped
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded

  15. Pass75,224 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    819182924127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,144 miles
    Test number
    448123413192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,144 miles (+7,716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,144 miles
    Test number
    759333813105
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail61,428 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    358482332110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass61,428 miles (+10,760)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    566422832154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,668 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    338047811146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass50,668 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    765917011180
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass48,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,162 miles
    Test number
    844756400149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,162 miles (+4,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,162 miles
    Test number
    921746900107
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass43,905 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,905 miles
    Test number
    863417419131
    • NoteNoise when car driven
    • NoteOsf brake disc rusty
    • NoteOsr exhaust badly corroded

  25. Fail43,905 miles (+3,536)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,905 miles
    Test number
    254147119134
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNoise when car driven
    • NoteOsf brake disc rusty
    • NoteOsr exhaust badly corroded

  26. Pass40,369 miles (+9,059)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    232350738159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  27. Pass31,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    923417587093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,308 miles (+6,427)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    231587087014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass24,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,881 miles
    Test number
    963772086077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 LNE

Does L15 LNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 LNE expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 LNE?
The MOT on L15 LNE expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 LNE done?
L15 LNE was recorded at 106,363 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 4,220 miles a year.
Has L15 LNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LNE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 LNE 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 L15 LNE find?
L15 LNE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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