
MINI Cooper Auto
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
L1 CODMOT history
L1 COD is a white petrol MINI Cooper Auto first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,036 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 81,036 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,382 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 COD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper Auto
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 COD was last recorded at 81,036 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,308 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,728 miles
- Average per year
- 6,382 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,036 miles
- 2024 – 73,308 miles
- 2023 – 66,006 miles
- 2022 – 59,212 miles
- 2021 – 50,472 miles
- 2020 – 45,179 miles
- 2019 – 42,521 miles
- 2018 – 38,682 miles
- 2017 – 34,629 miles
- 2016 – 25,876 miles
- 2015 – 16,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,036 miles (+7,728)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 81,036 miles
- Test number
- 719214780546
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass73,308 miles (+7,302)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 73,308 miles
- Test number
- 197802331318
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,006 miles (+6,794)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 66,006 miles
- Test number
- 960763920266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass59,212 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 59,212 miles
- Test number
- 391926991520
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail59,212 miles (+8,740)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,212 miles
- Test number
- 695576762054
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass50,472 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 50,472 miles
- Test number
- 960450386821
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,472 miles (+5,293)4 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,472 miles
- Test number
- 575857865264
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,179 miles (+2,658)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 45,179 miles
- Test number
- 261867642347
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,521 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 42,521 miles
- Test number
- 381140668434
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,682 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 38,682 miles
- Test number
- 731796493223
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail38,682 miles (+4,053)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,682 miles
- Test number
- 213714798127
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass34,629 miles (+8,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 34,629 miles
- Test number
- 761372036535
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges
Pass25,876 miles (+9,171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 25,876 miles
- Test number
- 952436392641
- AdvisoryFront and rear registration plate lettering are slightly damaged.
- AdvisoryFront brake pads are over half worn
Pass16,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 16,705 miles
- Test number
- 788410414629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 COD
- Does L1 COD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 COD is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L1 COD?
- The MOT on L1 COD is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 COD done?
- L1 COD was recorded at 81,036 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,382 miles a year.
- Has L1 COD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 COD has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L1 COD 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 L1 COD find?
- L1 COD passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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