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White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L3 VHRMOT history

L3 VHR is a white diesel MINI first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L3 VHR white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,386 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VHR was last recorded at 122,386 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 20,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,163 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
20,223 miles
Average per year
7,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,386 miles
  • 2025 – 102,163 miles
  • 2024 – 90,237 miles
  • 2023 – 81,021 miles
  • 2022 – 78,339 miles
  • 2021 – 76,130 miles
  • 2020 – 74,253 miles
  • 2019 – 69,390 miles
  • 2018 – 63,820 miles
  • 2017 – 59,383 miles
  • 2016 – 52,620 miles
  • 2015 – 46,798 miles
  • 2014 – 37,716 miles
  • 2013 – 28,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,386 miles
    Test number
    742839098307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail122,386 miles (+20,223)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,386 miles
    Test number
    267631388354
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass102,163 miles (+369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,163 miles
    Test number
    839524696286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail101,794 miles (+11,557)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    533834661218
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass90,237 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,237 miles
    Test number
    347028371470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail90,122 miles (+9,101)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,122 miles
    Test number
    879262045959
    • MajorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass81,021 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,021 miles
    Test number
    517857573006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,339 miles (+2,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,339 miles
    Test number
    844589891260
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass76,130 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    374842530512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail76,109 miles (+1,856)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,109 miles
    Test number
    819249467466
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 160/165 (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass74,253 miles (+4,863)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    838578627873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass69,390 miles (+5,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    637117444155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
  13. Pass63,820 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    545032121522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,817 miles (+4,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,817 miles
    Test number
    200207719819
    • FailureRear brake binding both rear wheels (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass59,383 miles (+6,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,383 miles
    Test number
    947370154266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass52,620 miles (+5,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,620 miles
    Test number
    141161271857
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
  17. Pass46,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,798 miles
    Test number
    138056925119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,796 miles (+9,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,796 miles
    Test number
    668136625139
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass37,716 miles (+9,088)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,716 miles
    Test number
    457549244035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteTyre warning lamp lluminated
  20. Pass28,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,628 miles
    Test number
    929508753037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VHR

Does L3 VHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VHR is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VHR?
The MOT on L3 VHR is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VHR done?
L3 VHR was recorded at 122,386 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,238 miles a year.
Has L3 VHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VHR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 VHR 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 VHR find?
L3 VHR passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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