MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
L1 TVSMOT history
L1 TVS is a silver petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 175,751 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 TVS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 17 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 TVS was last recorded at 175,751 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 5,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,160 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,591 miles
- Average per year
- 5,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 175,751 miles
- 2024 – 170,160 miles
- 2023 – 166,236 miles
- 2022 – 161,314 miles
- 2021 – 156,474 miles
- 2020 – 152,076 miles
- 2019 – 150,705 miles
- 2018 – 148,680 miles
- 2017 – 145,342 miles
- 2016 – 142,998 miles
- 2015 – 140,956 miles
- 2014 – 139,266 miles
- 2013 – 135,403 miles
- 2012 – 132,215 miles
- 2011 – 126,576 miles
- 2010 – 119,795 miles
- 2009 – 112,876 miles
- 2008 – 105,383 miles
- 2007 – 100,991 miles
- 2006 – 81,978 miles
- 2005 – 62,731 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,751 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Various brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,751 miles (+5,591)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 175,751 miles
- Test number
- 558158776037
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass170,160 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 170,160 miles
- Test number
- 841541088825
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail170,160 miles (+3,924)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,160 miles
- Test number
- 760637176744
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass166,236 miles (+4,922)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 166,236 miles
- Test number
- 132801867631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,314 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 161,314 miles
- Test number
- 688642404226
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,312 miles (+4,838)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,312 miles
- Test number
- 494359147907
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 156,474 miles
- Test number
- 693329640035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,474 miles (+4,398)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,474 miles
- Test number
- 303388075641
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass152,076 miles (+1,371)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,076 miles
- Test number
- 110757811157
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated In Grease. Showing Signs of Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated In Grease. Showing Signs of Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,705 miles (+2,025)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 150,705 miles
- Test number
- 662839888008
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,680 miles (+3,338)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 148,680 miles
- Test number
- 795390615935
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre splitting/out of shape
Pass145,342 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 145,342 miles
- Test number
- 426457553777
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded
Fail145,341 miles (+2,343)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,341 miles
- Test number
- 288862154390
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded
Pass142,998 miles (+2,042)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 142,998 miles
- Test number
- 806234153901
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front brake pipes
Pass140,956 miles (+1,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 140,956 miles
- Test number
- 174740852547
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
Pass139,266 miles (+3,863)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 139,266 miles
- Test number
- 748222334319
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass135,403 miles (+21)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 135,403 miles
- Test number
- 315073933325
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
Fail135,382 miles (+3,167)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,382 miles
- Test number
- 199345423354
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
Pass132,215 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 132,215 miles
- Test number
- 746262942383
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail132,209 miles (+5,633)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,209 miles
- Test number
- 709731242322
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass126,576 miles (+6,781)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 126,576 miles
- Test number
- 426508621332
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass119,795 miles (+6,919)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 119,795 miles
- Test number
- 482750140447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass112,876 miles (+7,493)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 112,876 miles
- Test number
- 524811129366
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
Pass105,383 miles (+4,392)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 105,383 miles
- Test number
- 824564048304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,991 miles (+19,013)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 100,991 miles
- Test number
- 810915747325
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,978 miles (+19,247)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 81,978 miles
- Test number
- 253984536304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 62,731 miles
- Test number
- 524216945367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 TVS
- Does L1 TVS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TVS is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L1 TVS?
- The MOT on L1 TVS is valid until 28 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 TVS done?
- L1 TVS was recorded at 175,751 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
- Has L1 TVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 TVS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L1 TVS 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 TVS find?
- L1 TVS passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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