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MINI Cooper SD

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L27 LHSMOT history

L27 LHS is a white diesel MINI Cooper SD first used on 18 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L27 LHS white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,813 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 LHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper SD
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 LHS was last recorded at 90,813 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 2,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2021: 66,077 miles, lower than 554,463 miles on 25 Aug 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,254 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,559 miles
Average per year
6,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,813 miles
  • 2025 – 88,254 miles
  • 2024 – 83,091 miles
  • 2023 – 79,389 miles
  • 2022 – 73,295 miles
  • 2021 – 66,085 miles
  • 2020 – 554,463 miles
  • 2019 – 50,836 miles
  • 2018 – 40,888 miles
  • 2017 – 34,270 miles
  • 2016 – 28,680 miles
  • 2015 – 18,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,813 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,813 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    149625346101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,254 miles
    Test number
    425890126416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,254 miles (+5,163)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,254 miles
    Test number
    170594355258
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass83,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,091 miles
    Test number
    308675905452
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail83,090 miles (+3,701)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,090 miles
    Test number
    336468384375
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,389 miles (+6,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,389 miles
    Test number
    793299475971
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass73,295 miles (+7,210)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    773273335107
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass66,085 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    120592431575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail66,077 miles (-488,386)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,077 miles
    Test number
    853218060917
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Arm on the electrical suspension unit. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass554,463 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    554,463 miles
    Test number
    684903321406
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test on the mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail554,463 miles (+503,627)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    554,463 miles
    Test number
    424498745483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test on the mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass50,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,836 miles
    Test number
    569804085115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail50,836 miles (+9,948)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,836 miles
    Test number
    670621562771
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass40,888 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    544873472640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,270 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,270 miles
    Test number
    910244846978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    885984993058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,680 miles (+10,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    430409789602
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass18,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,426 miles
    Test number
    985156643292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L27 LHS

Does L27 LHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 LHS is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 LHS?
The MOT on L27 LHS is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 LHS done?
L27 LHS was recorded at 90,813 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
Has L27 LHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 LHS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 LHS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L27 LHS find?
L27 LHS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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