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Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L1 DYRMOT history

L1 DYR is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,893 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DYR was last recorded at 79,893 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,864 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,893 miles
  • 2025 – 78,461 miles
  • 2024 – 77,657 miles
  • 2023 – 77,149 miles
  • 2022 – 76,678 miles
  • 2021 – 76,464 miles
  • 2020 – 76,339 miles
  • 2019 – 75,456 miles
  • 2018 – 74,772 miles
  • 2017 – 73,968 miles
  • 2016 – 73,340 miles
  • 2015 – 72,964 miles
  • 2014 – 71,765 miles
  • 2013 – 70,307 miles
  • 2012 – 67,508 miles
  • 2011 – 65,846 miles
  • 2010 – 63,706 miles
  • 2009 – 62,527 miles
  • 2008 – 57,411 miles
  • 2007 – 44,312 miles
  • 2006 – 30,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,893 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,893 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    533937172974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,864 miles (+1,403)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,864 miles
    Test number
    252779496665
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass78,461 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    891423363861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,657 miles (+508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    374012795608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,149 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    596166493166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,143 miles (+465)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,143 miles
    Test number
    717869604277
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass76,678 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    149262427078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,464 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,464 miles
    Test number
    705458050664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,339 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    219183269144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,456 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,456 miles
    Test number
    986750265406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,772 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,772 miles
    Test number
    506381416370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  12. Fail74,772 miles (+804)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,772 miles
    Test number
    292495624795
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  13. Pass73,968 miles (+628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    244425649271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  14. Pass73,340 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,340 miles
    Test number
    706364921743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  15. Pass72,964 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    215194635093
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass71,765 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    715411324042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,307 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,307 miles
    Test number
    618998003088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,508 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    197899602489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,846 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    295101411093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail65,844 miles (+2,138)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,844 miles
    Test number
    986940611075
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass63,706 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,706 miles
    Test number
    384628600065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,527 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    451997309043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,411 miles (+13,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,411 miles
    Test number
    122070418445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,312 miles (+13,476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,312 miles
    Test number
    302530817029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    344285406088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DYR

Does L1 DYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DYR is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DYR?
The MOT on L1 DYR is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DYR done?
L1 DYR was recorded at 79,893 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has L1 DYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DYR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 DYR 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 DYR find?
L1 DYR passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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