
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass81,021 miles (+2,682)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 81,021 miles
- Test number
- 517857573006
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass63,820 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 63,820 miles
- Test number
- 545032121522
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass52,620 miles (+5,822)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,620 miles
- Test number
- 141161271857
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
Pass46,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,798 miles
- Test number
- 138056925119
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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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