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Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L3 CAYMOT history

L3 CAY is a grey diesel MINI Cooper first used on 7 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 139,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
139,190 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CAY was last recorded at 139,190 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2024: 113,536 miles, lower than 162,246 miles on 24 Oct 2023.

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
139,189 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
13,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,190 miles
  • 2025 – 129,597 miles
  • 2024 – 113,536 miles
  • 2023 – 162,246 miles
  • 2019 – 29,610 miles
  • 2018 – 26,921 miles
  • 2017 – 21,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,190 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off badly inner edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,190 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    139,190 miles
    Test number
    401924785282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off badly inner edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail139,189 miles (+9,592)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,189 miles
    Test number
    488399469491
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off badly inner edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,597 miles (+16,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,597 miles
    Test number
    861427989006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,536 miles (-48,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,536 miles
    Test number
    638544512978
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass162,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,246 miles
    Test number
    990138424624
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass140,929 km (+25,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,929 km
    Test number
    977182455938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,326 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,326 km
    Test number
    766331620721
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  8. Fail115,326 km (+40,319)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,326 km
    Test number
    315963449556
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  9. Pass75,007 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,007 km
    Test number
    751768031088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass29,610 miles (+2,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,610 miles
    Test number
    698547151202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass26,921 miles (+5,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,921 miles
    Test number
    853642296807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass21,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    21,748 miles
    Test number
    624965000264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 CAY

Does L3 CAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CAY is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 CAY?
The MOT on L3 CAY is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 CAY done?
L3 CAY was recorded at 139,190 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 13,026 miles a year.
Has L3 CAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 CAY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 CAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 CAY find?
L3 CAY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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