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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L18 TJWMOT history

L18 TJW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 18 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L18 TJW silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,787 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TJW was last recorded at 116,787 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,442 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,345 miles
Average per year
3,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,787 miles
  • 2025 – 113,442 miles
  • 2024 – 110,564 miles
  • 2023 – 107,404 miles
  • 2022 – 103,425 miles
  • 2021 – 98,320 miles
  • 2020 – 90,171 miles
  • 2019 – 86,987 miles
  • 2018 – 81,294 miles
  • 2017 – 76,024 miles
  • 2016 – 70,935 miles
  • 2015 – 64,102 miles
  • 2014 – 62,854 miles
  • 2013 – 62,235 miles
  • 2012 – 60,648 miles
  • 2011 – 59,234 miles
  • 2010 – 56,738 miles
  • 2009 – 52,915 miles
  • 2008 – 48,372 miles
  • 2007 – 43,873 miles
  • 2006 – 37,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,787 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,787 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    310328455700
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,786 miles (+3,344)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    278832042309
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,442 miles (+2,878)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,442 miles
    Test number
    634707620058
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,564 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    632780591388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    899199791750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,404 miles (+3,979)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    532991607466
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    358702681200
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail103,425 miles (+5,105)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    342319713719
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass98,320 miles (+50)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    736593678884
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail98,270 miles (+8,099)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    258957434023
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,171 miles
    Test number
    576064670836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail90,170 miles (+3,183)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    279431507781
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,987 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    259946391141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,294 miles
    Test number
    883705565407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,294 miles (+5,270)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,294 miles
    Test number
    888102766732
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass76,024 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    555933862259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,935 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,935 miles
    Test number
    993563664719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,102 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    280535868401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,854 miles (+619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,854 miles
    Test number
    667889154222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass62,235 miles (+1,587)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    996958583240
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  21. Pass60,648 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    356130572459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,643 miles (+1,409)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,643 miles
    Test number
    735679762295
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroding and leaking slightly

  23. Pass59,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    138421371264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail59,234 miles (+2,496)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    925571971213
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass56,738 miles (+3,823)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,738 miles
    Test number
    831325560205
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass52,915 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    932031379296
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass48,372 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,372 miles
    Test number
    363248568489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,873 miles (+6,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,873 miles
    Test number
    644059267292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass37,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,509 miles
    Test number
    350041876293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L18 TJW

Does L18 TJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TJW is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TJW?
The MOT on L18 TJW is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TJW done?
L18 TJW was recorded at 116,787 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,967 miles a year.
Has L18 TJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TJW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 TJW 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 TJW find?
L18 TJW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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