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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L26 JLGMOT history

L26 JLG is a green petrol MINI first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 116,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L26 JLG green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,287 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JLG was last recorded at 116,287 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,287 miles · 11 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,287 miles
  • 2025 – 115,059 miles
  • 2024 – 113,834 miles
  • 2022 – 113,007 miles
  • 2021 – 112,631 miles
  • 2020 – 112,397 miles
  • 2018 – 108,178 miles
  • 2016 – 99,457 miles
  • 2015 – 96,499 miles
  • 2014 – 90,823 miles
  • 2013 – 81,677 miles
  • 2012 – 76,359 miles
  • 2011 – 71,769 miles
  • 2010 – 67,306 miles
  • 2009 – 62,341 miles
  • 2008 – 54,202 miles
  • 2007 – 48,464 miles
  • 2006 – 44,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,287 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded fronts and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,287 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,287 miles
    Test number
    421910145096
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded fronts and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  2. Fail116,287 miles (+1,228)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,287 miles
    Test number
    749783540968
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded fronts and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  3. Pass115,059 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,059 miles
    Test number
    148127223868
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,055 miles (+1,221)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    882815301879
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,834 miles (+827)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,834 miles
    Test number
    415981404686
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,007 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,007 miles
    Test number
    817617930981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,631 miles
    Test number
    803775154871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,621 miles (+224)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,621 miles
    Test number
    370271528001
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,397 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,397 miles
    Test number
    933226604409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,389 miles (+4,211)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,389 miles
    Test number
    899538022394
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass108,178 miles (+4,447)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,178 miles
    Test number
    782499055870
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass103,731 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,731 miles
    Test number
    456958730081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,457 miles (+2,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,457 miles
    Test number
    401548224976
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass96,499 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    168692278357
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail96,497 miles (+5,674)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,497 miles
    Test number
    872874078249
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass90,823 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    595238834395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,811 miles (+9,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    469333834382
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass81,677 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,677 miles
    Test number
    465734923393
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    697221343265
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail81,533 miles (+5,174)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    539300943206
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass76,359 miles (+4,590)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    337367532229
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/pitted

  22. Pass71,769 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    329505831471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,767 miles (+4,461)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,767 miles
    Test number
    497074631232
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  24. Pass67,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    271439620288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail67,305 miles (+4,964)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    244339320200
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn /pitted

  26. Pass62,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    600835749280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,341 miles (+8,139)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    534015449296
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass54,202 miles (+5,738)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    620070228117
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  29. Pass48,464 miles (+4,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    430463527185
    • NoteWashers inoperative due to no fluid in washer bottle. Topped up.

  30. Fail44,020 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    101505826145
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  31. Pass44,020 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    250335326188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass43,857 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,857 miles
    Test number
    210140916464
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNails in both front tyres.

  33. Fail43,857 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,857 miles
    Test number
    223250816104
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNails in both front tyres
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L26 JLG

Does L26 JLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JLG is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JLG?
The MOT on L26 JLG is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JLG done?
L26 JLG was recorded at 116,287 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,580 miles a year.
Has L26 JLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JLG has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 JLG 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 L26 JLG find?
L26 JLG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 11 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; coil spring corroded fronts and osr; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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