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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L24 LHWMOT history

L24 LHW is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 115,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L24 LHW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,875 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 LHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 LHW was last recorded at 115,875 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 8,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,488 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,387 miles
Average per year
5,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,875 miles
  • 2025 – 107,488 miles
  • 2024 – 99,457 miles
  • 2023 – 95,412 miles
  • 2021 – 90,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,875 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

7 tests since 20 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,875 miles (+8,387)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,875 miles
    Test number
    938532908755
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,488 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,488 miles
    Test number
    355099544264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail107,478 miles (+8,021)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,478 miles
    Test number
    732219129141
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass99,457 miles (+4,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,457 miles
    Test number
    383302407084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,412 miles (+5,303)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    400007185021
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,109 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,109 miles
    Test number
    172474383131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,103 miles4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,103 miles
    Test number
    260498016781
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Questions about L24 LHW

Does L24 LHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 LHW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 LHW?
The MOT on L24 LHW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 LHW done?
L24 LHW was recorded at 115,875 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,192 miles a year.
Has L24 LHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 LHW has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L24 LHW 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 L24 LHW find?
L24 LHW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel cap seal perished, and 11 more.

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