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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L3 TJEMOT history

L3 TJE is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L3 TJE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,979 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TJE was last recorded at 131,979 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2012: 23,905 miles, lower than 60,996 miles on 15 Oct 2011.

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
127,626 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,353 miles
Average per year
4,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,979 miles
  • 2025 – 127,626 miles
  • 2024 – 127,605 miles
  • 2023 – 125,379 miles
  • 2022 – 115,609 miles
  • 2021 – 108,637 miles
  • 2020 – 107,161 miles
  • 2019 – 103,796 miles
  • 2018 – 87,732 miles
  • 2015 – 87,727 miles
  • 2014 – 81,056 miles
  • 2013 – 76,346 miles
  • 2012 – 23,905 miles
  • 2011 – 60,996 miles
  • 2010 – 55,551 miles
  • 2009 – 51,869 miles
  • 2008 – 47,073 miles
  • 2007 – 41,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,979 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,979 miles (+4,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,979 miles
    Test number
    471210722642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

  2. Pass127,626 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,626 miles
    Test number
    580433411270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,605 miles (+2,226)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,605 miles
    Test number
    615678548301
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,379 miles
    Test number
    889581449060
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,379 miles (+9,770)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,379 miles
    Test number
    764537159489
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    906522559775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail115,609 miles (+6,972)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    546245126780
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass108,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,637 miles
    Test number
    538397992595
    • 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))

  9. Fail108,637 miles (+1,476)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,637 miles
    Test number
    686103842721
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass107,161 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    831025284582
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Crack in screen

  11. Fail107,161 miles (+3,365)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    520106366906
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Crack in screen

  12. Pass103,796 miles (+16,064)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,796 miles
    Test number
    160948449483
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass87,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    321519003989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  14. Fail87,732 miles (+5)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    978174636254
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  15. Fail87,727 miles (+6,671)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    469618337944
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass81,056 miles (+47)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    286905884433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail81,009 miles (+4,663)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,009 miles
    Test number
    929318564117
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge.
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail76,346 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    296618263199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass76,346 miles (+52,441)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    648198263193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,905 miles (-37,091)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,905 miles
    Test number
    169123772109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,996 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    926638981206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,551 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,551 miles
    Test number
    484737260236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,869 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,869 miles
    Test number
    761613899202
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  24. Fail51,869 miles (+4,796)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,869 miles
    Test number
    911703699214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  25. Pass47,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,073 miles
    Test number
    253140798241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,073 miles (+6,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,073 miles
    Test number
    413250998289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass41,011 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,011 miles
    Test number
    532172097233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,892 miles (+954)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    641901777145
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  29. Pass39,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,938 miles
    Test number
    151922227470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 TJE

Does L3 TJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TJE is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 TJE?
The MOT on L3 TJE is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TJE done?
L3 TJE was recorded at 131,979 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,855 miles a year.
Has L3 TJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TJE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 TJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 TJE find?
L3 TJE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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