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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L30 XAVMOT history

L30 XAV is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L30 XAV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,866 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 XAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 XAV was last recorded at 81,866 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 3,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,251 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,615 miles
Average per year
3,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,866 miles
  • 2025 – 78,251 miles
  • 2024 – 73,122 miles
  • 2023 – 69,441 miles
  • 2022 – 63,413 miles
  • 2021 – 58,459 miles
  • 2020 – 50,474 miles
  • 2019 – 48,949 miles
  • 2018 – 47,456 miles
  • 2017 – 45,146 miles
  • 2016 – 42,265 miles
  • 2015 – 39,318 miles
  • 2014 – 36,898 miles
  • 2013 – 32,779 miles
  • 2011 – 26,339 miles
  • 2010 – 22,889 miles
  • 2009 – 20,611 miles
  • 2008 – 18,109 miles
  • 2007 – 15,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,866 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,866 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    489612575498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,251 miles (+5,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    895611549745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass73,122 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,122 miles
    Test number
    267464282605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,441 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    348320479356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,413 miles (+4,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    416130368635
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass58,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    491665639076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,459 miles (+7,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    111683571027
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass50,474 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,474 miles
    Test number
    665112644588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,949 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,949 miles
    Test number
    863894324407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,456 miles (+2,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,456 miles
    Test number
    624555749098
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive powersteering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass45,146 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,146 miles
    Test number
    678185439269
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  12. Pass42,265 miles (+2,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,265 miles
    Test number
    283629986393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass39,318 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,318 miles
    Test number
    705605465073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,898 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    966999244080
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight corrosion on exhaust
  15. Fail36,892 miles (+4,113)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    535448744015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight corrosion on exhaust
  16. Pass32,779 miles (+6,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,779 miles
    Test number
    335689053037
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake pads is slight wearing
  17. Pass26,339 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,339 miles
    Test number
    306972251498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    141424000228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,889 miles (+2,278)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    910473000202
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass20,611 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,611 miles
    Test number
    363689829435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,109 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,109 miles
    Test number
    120370428269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,047 miles (+2,492)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,047 miles
    Test number
    390985318235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass15,555 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,555 miles
    Test number
    322563947463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,460 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,460 miles
    Test number
    164907737266
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about L30 XAV

Does L30 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 XAV is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 XAV?
The MOT on L30 XAV is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 XAV done?
L30 XAV was recorded at 81,866 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 3,514 miles a year.
Has L30 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 XAV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L30 XAV 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 L30 XAV find?
L30 XAV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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