MINI
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
L17 TRCMOT history
L17 TRC is a red petrol MINI first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 137,806 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L17 TRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L17 TRC was last recorded at 137,806 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 137,806 miles · 15 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,806 miles
- 2025 – 132,673 miles
- 2024 – 128,221 miles
- 2023 – 123,195 miles
- 2022 – 119,824 miles
- 2021 – 114,168 miles
- 2020 – 110,556 miles
- 2019 – 105,255 miles
- 2018 – 99,997 miles
- 2017 – 95,211 miles
- 2016 – 87,175 miles
- 2015 – 80,834 miles
- 2014 – 73,708 miles
- 2013 – 72,153 miles
- 2012 – 66,807 miles
- 2011 – 61,341 miles
- 2009 – 59,768 miles
- 2008 – 39,909 miles
- 2007 – 19,421 miles
- 2006 – 15,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,806 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrodedRecorded 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.
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Steering column deformed but serviceable rough on rotation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,806 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 137,806 miles
- Test number
- 285387294224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
Fail137,806 miles (+5,133)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,806 miles
- Test number
- 518272823921
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
Pass132,673 miles (+4,452)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,673 miles
- Test number
- 200079473097
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack boots twisted.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass128,221 miles (+1)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 128,221 miles
- Test number
- 920328146236
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable rough on rotation (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Fail128,220 miles (+5,025)4 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,220 miles
- Test number
- 698180310543
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable rough on rotation (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Pass123,195 miles (+3,371)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,195 miles
- Test number
- 487030993924
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass119,824 miles (+2,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 119,824 miles
- Test number
- 659129568401
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass117,488 miles (+3,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 117,488 miles
- Test number
- 180626324479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,168 miles (+3,612)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 114,168 miles
- Test number
- 238962160184
- AdvisoryBrake 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,556 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 110,556 miles
- Test number
- 135025653572
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak
Fail110,556 miles (+5,301)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,556 miles
- Test number
- 140491255317
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak
Pass105,255 miles (+5,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 105,255 miles
- Test number
- 348153637710
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass99,997 miles (+4,786)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 99,997 miles
- Test number
- 180985332643
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass95,211 miles (+8,036)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 95,211 miles
- Test number
- 828334489135
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front track rod end
Pass87,175 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 87,175 miles
- Test number
- 618818510387
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine area.
Fail87,175 miles (+6,341)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,175 miles
- Test number
- 946094895758
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine area.
Pass80,834 miles (+7,126)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,834 miles
- Test number
- 455534315047
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass73,708 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 73,708 miles
- Test number
- 969705814094
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 905713614031
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,153 miles (+5,346)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,153 miles
- Test number
- 245843333474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,807 miles (+5,466)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 66,807 miles
- Test number
- 137683532118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,341 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 61,341 miles
- Test number
- 106746941190
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail61,341 miles (+1,573)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,341 miles
- Test number
- 318815241113
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteThe n/s rear tyre was underinflated .
Pass59,768 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 59,768 miles
- Test number
- 774430319282
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail59,768 miles (+19,859)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,768 miles
- Test number
- 922460219210
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass39,909 miles (+20,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 39,909 miles
- Test number
- 461057908291
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass19,421 miles (+3,807)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 19,421 miles
- Test number
- 942746907282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 15,614 miles
- Test number
- 353193616421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L17 TRC
- Does L17 TRC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L17 TRC is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L17 TRC?
- The MOT on L17 TRC is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L17 TRC done?
- L17 TRC was recorded at 137,806 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,123 miles a year.
- Has L17 TRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L17 TRC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L17 TRC 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 L17 TRC find?
- L17 TRC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front and rear suspension corroded.
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