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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L27 LHRMOT history

L27 LHR is a red petrol MINI first used on 2 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L27 LHR red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,096 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 LHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 LHR was last recorded at 113,096 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2008: 13,075 miles, lower than 22,315 miles on 21 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,968 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,128 miles
Average per year
5,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,096 miles
  • 2025 – 108,968 miles
  • 2023 – 105,397 miles
  • 2022 – 104,613 miles
  • 2021 – 100,596 miles
  • 2020 – 97,996 miles
  • 2019 – 94,812 miles
  • 2018 – 90,749 miles
  • 2017 – 85,721 miles
  • 2016 – 80,590 miles
  • 2015 – 75,518 miles
  • 2014 – 70,111 miles
  • 2013 – 65,339 miles
  • 2012 – 60,170 miles
  • 2011 – 52,131 miles
  • 2010 – 44,150 miles
  • 2009 – 37,540 miles
  • 2008 – 13,075 miles
  • 2007 – 22,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,096 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,096 miles (+4,128)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    307825369654
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass108,968 miles (+3,571)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,968 miles
    Test number
    594335554601
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass105,397 miles (+784)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    983392300513
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass104,613 miles (+4,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,613 miles
    Test number
    778177084762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,596 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    681398430033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,996 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,996 miles
    Test number
    557063324391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,812 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,812 miles
    Test number
    297026231008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,749 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,749 miles
    Test number
    272253673478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,721 miles (+5,131)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,721 miles
    Test number
    464120639609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass80,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    522228660403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail80,590 miles (+5,072)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    134878961483
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,518 miles (+5,407)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    117429731346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  13. Pass70,111 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    125229014389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,339 miles (+5,169)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    677885213319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

  15. Pass60,170 miles (+8,039)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,170 miles
    Test number
    156210312328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,131 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    195463911380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,150 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    731830820352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,540 miles (+24,465)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,540 miles
    Test number
    413409029352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,075 miles
    Test number
    141505028321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,075 miles (-9,240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,075 miles
    Test number
    413485028429
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass22,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,315 miles
    Test number
    341655327327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,315 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,315 miles
    Test number
    813925027313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L27 LHR

Does L27 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 LHR is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 LHR?
The MOT on L27 LHR is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 LHR done?
L27 LHR was recorded at 113,096 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,000 miles a year.
Has L27 LHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 LHR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on L27 LHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L27 LHR find?
L27 LHR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.

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