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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L25 CHWMOT history

L25 CHW is a grey petrol MINI first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L25 CHW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,699 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 CHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 CHW was last recorded at 73,699 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,698 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,699 miles
  • 2024 – 70,430 miles
  • 2023 – 67,118 miles
  • 2022 – 57,675 miles
  • 2021 – 56,849 miles
  • 2020 – 55,967 miles
  • 2019 – 54,518 miles
  • 2018 – 53,100 miles
  • 2017 – 51,883 miles
  • 2016 – 49,408 miles
  • 2015 – 47,670 miles
  • 2014 – 44,494 miles
  • 2013 – 40,339 miles
  • 2012 – 38,725 miles
  • 2011 – 35,346 miles
  • 2010 – 31,828 miles
  • 2009 – 27,882 miles
  • 2008 – 22,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,699 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,699 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,699 miles
    Test number
    872014368887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,698 miles (+3,268)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    962527819951
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,430 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    696009826941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,422 miles (+3,304)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    264310242594
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,118 miles (+9,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    494147187450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,675 miles
    Test number
    864398134794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,672 miles (+823)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    510444852054
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass56,849 miles (+882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,849 miles
    Test number
    983579665907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,967 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    583129665472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,518 miles (+1,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    101001499162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all wheels pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage some joints (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass53,100 miles (+1,217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    518288699732
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  12. Pass51,883 miles (+2,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    181126083882
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators discouloring
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  13. Pass49,408 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,408 miles
    Test number
    632791411718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass47,670 miles (+3,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    306959992576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass44,494 miles (+4,155)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    105019744216
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated
    • NoteO/s front brake pipe corroded

  16. Pass40,339 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    396300343276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,725 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    829171262253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Fail38,725 miles (+3,379)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    878051062292
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass35,346 miles (+3,518)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,346 miles
    Test number
    258880361272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust back box limited life
    • NoteSmall cut in nsr tyre

  20. Pass31,828 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,828 miles
    Test number
    684144050231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,882 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,882 miles
    Test number
    334777959422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,141 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    173532798218
    • NoteDamage to front wheels
    • NoteOil leake around gearbox
    • NoteWear on all brake discs

Questions about L25 CHW

Does L25 CHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 CHW is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L25 CHW?
The MOT on L25 CHW is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 CHW done?
L25 CHW was recorded at 73,699 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,022 miles a year.
Has L25 CHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 CHW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 CHW 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 L25 CHW find?
L25 CHW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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