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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L23 JNLMOT history

L23 JNL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L23 JNL grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,351 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JNL was last recorded at 111,351 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 10,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,752 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,599 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,351 miles
  • 2025 – 100,752 miles
  • 2023 – 90,522 miles
  • 2022 – 89,310 miles
  • 2021 – 84,631 miles
  • 2020 – 80,533 miles
  • 2019 – 74,150 miles
  • 2018 – 69,394 miles
  • 2017 – 64,042 miles
  • 2016 – 59,123 miles
  • 2015 – 45,614 miles
  • 2014 – 33,266 miles
  • 2012 – 25,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,351 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,351 miles
    Test number
    775898099381
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,351 miles (+10,599)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,351 miles
    Test number
    938905035844
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,752 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    775554200793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail100,752 miles (+777)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    744890865700
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail99,975 miles (+9,453)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,975 miles
    Test number
    436870094212
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,522 miles (+1,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    103569335467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,310 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,310 miles
    Test number
    300856224514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,293 miles (+4,662)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,293 miles
    Test number
    703271417929
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  9. Pass84,631 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    829539510116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,533 miles (+6,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    423666817333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,150 miles (+4,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    860245234268
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,394 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    873758350808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel rim welded from inside

  13. Fail69,390 miles (+5,348)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    208318256346
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both from inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear road wheel rim welded from inside

  14. Pass64,042 miles (+4,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    734274455511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light disconnected at time of test

  15. Pass59,123 miles (+13,509)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    314495598387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    306497915217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,614 miles (+12,348)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    777177915210
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread distorted.

  18. Pass33,266 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,266 miles
    Test number
    428858214222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,782 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    507899324157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,642 miles (+5,964)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,642 miles
    Test number
    289645614144
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass25,678 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,678 miles
    Test number
    189806572246
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

  22. Fail25,670 miles (+52)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,670 miles
    Test number
    806555272253
    • DangerousThere is no oil showing on the dip stick
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail25,618 miles4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,618 miles
    Test number
    736659652258
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs are heavily worn

Questions about L23 JNL

Does L23 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JNL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 JNL?
The MOT on L23 JNL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 JNL done?
L23 JNL was recorded at 111,351 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has L23 JNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JNL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 JNL 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 JNL find?
L23 JNL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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