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MINI (R57)

Green · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L3 JHEMOT history

L3 JHE is a green diesel MINI (R57) first used on 28 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,557 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 JHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R57)
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 JHE was last recorded at 99,557 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,658 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,899 miles
Average per year
6,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,557 miles
  • 2025 – 97,658 miles
  • 2024 – 97,027 miles
  • 2023 – 95,762 miles
  • 2022 – 91,794 miles
  • 2021 – 88,814 miles
  • 2020 – 85,780 miles
  • 2019 – 77,754 miles
  • 2018 – 66,795 miles
  • 2017 – 57,028 miles
  • 2016 – 45,607 miles
  • 2015 – 35,350 miles
  • 2014 – 25,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,557 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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corrosion front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,557 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,557 miles
    Test number
    917850175852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,658 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    338934811464
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively and corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
  3. Fail97,658 miles (+631)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    934717184648
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively and corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
  4. Pass97,027 miles (+1,265)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,027 miles
    Test number
    935701750827
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded and suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass95,762 miles (+3,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,762 miles
    Test number
    499181268288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear , corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass91,794 miles (+2,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,794 miles
    Test number
    144066994568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass88,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    356095841997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,814 miles (+3,034)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    416047251628
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass85,780 miles (+8,026)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,780 miles
    Test number
    901356548539
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass77,754 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    792221248311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,751 miles (+10,956)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    671364226968
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle imballance of 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly detoriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass66,795 miles (+9,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    820231323291
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass57,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,028 miles
    Test number
    156428381822
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail57,028 miles (+11,421)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,028 miles
    Test number
    945300177974
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass45,607 miles (+10,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    982320041553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass35,350 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,350 miles
    Test number
    866444585011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,032 miles
    Test number
    578998574002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail25,032 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,032 miles
    Test number
    147258974438
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 JHE

Does L3 JHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 JHE is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 JHE?
The MOT on L3 JHE is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 JHE done?
L3 JHE was recorded at 99,557 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,029 miles a year.
Has L3 JHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 JHE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 JHE 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 L3 JHE find?
L3 JHE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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