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Orange · Diesel · 2014 · 1,496 cc

L18 ESWMOT history

L18 ESW is an orange diesel MINI Cooper first used on 1 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 108,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,536 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ESW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 ESW was last recorded at 108,536 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,072 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,464 miles
Average per year
7,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,536 miles
  • 2024 – 104,072 miles
  • 2023 – 98,146 miles
  • 2022 – 91,216 miles
  • 2021 – 85,712 miles
  • 2020 – 82,486 miles
  • 2019 – 77,646 miles
  • 2018 – 60,880 miles
  • 2017 – 45,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    970159514085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail108,535 miles (+4,463)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,535 miles
    Test number
    879812742635
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass104,072 miles (+5,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    861197126737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass98,146 miles (+6,930)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,146 miles
    Test number
    537361191576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,216 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,216 miles
    Test number
    717325794157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,712 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,712 miles
    Test number
    277541505981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,486 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,486 miles
    Test number
    585658271083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,646 miles (+16,766)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    261877048849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,880 miles (+15,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,880 miles
    Test number
    841757759450
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass45,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,141 miles
    Test number
    564943963582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 ESW

Does L18 ESW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ESW is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 ESW?
The MOT on L18 ESW is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 ESW done?
L18 ESW was recorded at 108,536 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 7,914 miles a year.
Has L18 ESW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 ESW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 ESW 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 L18 ESW find?
L18 ESW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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