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Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L21 LXEMOT history

L21 LXE is a purple petrol MINI first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

L21 LXE purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
173,408 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LXE was last recorded at 173,408 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,513 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,895 miles
Average per year
5,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,408 miles
  • 2024 – 170,513 miles
  • 2023 – 167,475 miles
  • 2022 – 165,751 miles
  • 2021 – 156,679 miles
  • 2020 – 147,004 miles
  • 2019 – 135,220 miles
  • 2018 – 126,758 miles
  • 2016 – 119,590 miles
  • 2015 – 111,022 miles
  • 2014 – 101,184 miles
  • 2013 – 94,915 miles
  • 2012 – 92,085 miles
  • 2011 – 89,653 miles
  • 2010 – 87,381 miles
  • 2009 – 85,680 miles
  • 2008 – 76,111 miles
  • 2007 – 69,193 miles
  • 2006 – 62,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,408 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,408 miles (+2,895)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    173,408 miles
    Test number
    544994996995
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,513 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,513 miles
    Test number
    565163657619
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail170,513 miles (+3,038)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,513 miles
    Test number
    394834865923
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass167,475 miles (+1,724)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,475 miles
    Test number
    421469657406
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass165,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    165,751 miles
    Test number
    394846903394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,751 miles (+9,072)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,751 miles
    Test number
    430760804299
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass156,679 miles (+9,675)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    156,679 miles
    Test number
    866527472676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,004 miles (+11,784)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    147,004 miles
    Test number
    359382825511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,220 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,220 miles
    Test number
    682393024443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,758 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,758 miles
    Test number
    756454229673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,590 miles (+8,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,590 miles
    Test number
    248314664411
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass111,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    907669886850
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension rear inner mount bushes starting to perish and have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Fail111,022 miles (+107)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    568972657665
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension rear inner mount bushes starting to perish and have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Fail110,915 miles (+9,731)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    833182467082
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear suspension bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear suspension bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount becoming un-bonded but not resulting any movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount becoming un-bonded but not resulting any movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top mount (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump area

  15. Pass101,184 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    109124044355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,182 miles (+6,267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,182 miles
    Test number
    598742144381
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass94,915 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,915 miles
    Test number
    958367653390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail94,879 miles (+2,794)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    738663153363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass92,085 miles (+2,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    806875452300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass89,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,653 miles
    Test number
    589070451333
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  21. Fail89,653 miles (+2,272)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,653 miles
    Test number
    688989341350
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  22. Pass87,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    441476950431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,381 miles (+1,701)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    760586050366
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass85,680 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    85,680 miles
    Test number
    140626459319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,099 miles (+5,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    313900729185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass76,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    140396318157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail76,111 miles (+6,918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    771266918126
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass69,193 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,193 miles
    Test number
    853437417145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    813753226128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 LXE

Does L21 LXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 LXE expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 LXE?
The MOT on L21 LXE expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 LXE done?
L21 LXE was recorded at 173,408 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 5,857 miles a year.
Has L21 LXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LXE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 LXE 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 L21 LXE find?
L21 LXE passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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