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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L23 LPRMOT history

L23 LPR is a grey petrol MINI first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L23 LPR grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,218 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LPR was last recorded at 123,218 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,215 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,218 miles
  • 2025 – 122,423 miles
  • 2023 – 119,456 miles
  • 2022 – 108,483 miles
  • 2021 – 100,449 miles
  • 2020 – 98,270 miles
  • 2019 – 97,647 miles
  • 2018 – 96,818 miles
  • 2017 – 95,673 miles
  • 2016 – 89,409 miles
  • 2015 – 84,927 miles
  • 2014 – 81,617 miles
  • 2013 – 77,426 miles
  • 2012 – 73,768 miles
  • 2011 – 61,450 miles
  • 2010 – 47,705 miles
  • 2009 – 31,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,218 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside front foglight lens damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim and lens missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside number plate light dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,218 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,218 miles
    Test number
    496499213193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front foglight lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim and lens missing

  2. Fail123,215 miles (+792)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,215 miles
    Test number
    196690680782
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front foglight lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim and lens missing

  3. Pass122,423 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    246357445075
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim

  4. Fail122,420 miles (+2,964)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,420 miles
    Test number
    658270848424
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim

  5. Pass119,456 miles (+58)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    515603052054
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,398 miles (+10,915)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,398 miles
    Test number
    977410121783
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,483 miles (+8,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    350939127535
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,449 miles (+2,179)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    313204225949
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass98,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    863805245867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,270 miles (+623)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    297337113374
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,647 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,647 miles
    Test number
    562342910806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,818 miles (+1,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    270573942322
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    692573713588
    • 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)

  14. Fail95,672 miles (+6,263)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    274987036400
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass89,409 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    713858280488
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass84,927 miles (+3,310)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,927 miles
    Test number
    946218641319
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass81,617 miles (+4,191)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    147798414380
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass77,426 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    786531313328
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust crroded

  19. Fail77,426 miles (+3,658)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    748365503386
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust crroded

  20. Pass73,768 miles (+12,318)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,768 miles
    Test number
    147179392236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass61,450 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    846602221326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,436 miles (+13,731)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    648851321374
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngin folt light on
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  23. Pass47,705 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,705 miles
    Test number
    682252520398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,744 miles (+14,961)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    222334790154
    • DangerousInside edge of offside rear tyre worn heavly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass31,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    181754499198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LPR

Does L23 LPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LPR is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LPR?
The MOT on L23 LPR is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LPR done?
L23 LPR was recorded at 123,218 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,527 miles a year.
Has L23 LPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LPR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 LPR 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 LPR find?
L23 LPR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded lower coil; rear coil spring corroded both; nearside front foglight lens damaged, and 1 more.

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