
MINI Cooper S
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
L23 DEAMOT history
L23 DEA is a grey diesel MINI Cooper S first used on 14 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 111,317 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 111,317 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 DEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper S
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 14 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 DEA was last recorded at 111,317 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,177 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,140 miles
- Average per year
- 11,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,317 miles
- 2025 – 107,177 miles
- 2024 – 91,394 miles
- 2023 – 80,367 miles
- 2022 – 71,258 miles
- 2021 – 55,171 miles
- 2020 – 40,938 miles
- 2019 – 31,279 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 3 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,317 miles (+4,140)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 111,317 miles
- Test number
- 266100042375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,177 miles (+15,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 107,177 miles
- Test number
- 262737520376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 michelin cross climate 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass91,394 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 91,394 miles
- Test number
- 302572200685
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail91,392 miles (+11,025)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,392 miles
- Test number
- 390291677868
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,367 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 80,367 miles
- Test number
- 268978345321
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail80,367 miles (+9,109)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,367 miles
- Test number
- 385947905949
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 71,258 miles
- Test number
- 511545084317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,258 miles (+16,087)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,258 miles
- Test number
- 246138029212
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Pass55,171 miles (+14,233)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 55,171 miles
- Test number
- 245450973995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,938 miles (+9,659)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 40,938 miles
- Test number
- 231493727710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 31,279 miles
- Test number
- 366315327549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 DEA
- Does L23 DEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DEA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 DEA?
- The MOT on L23 DEA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 DEA done?
- L23 DEA was recorded at 111,317 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 11,107 miles a year.
- Has L23 DEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 DEA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 DEA 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 L23 DEA find?
- L23 DEA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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