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Purple · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L3 VODMOT history

L3 VOD is a purple petrol Rover Mini first used on 19 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 5,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

L3 VOD purple Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
5,708 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VOD was last recorded at 5,708 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2009: 2,079 miles, lower than 99,459 miles on 16 May 2009.
  • 5 Oct 2010: 3,987 miles, lower than 39,145 miles on 27 Jul 2010.

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
5,479 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,708 miles
  • 2025 – 5,479 miles
  • 2024 – 5,250 miles
  • 2023 – 5,017 miles
  • 2012 – 4,862 miles
  • 2010 – 3,987 miles
  • 2009 – 2,079 miles
  • 2008 – 91,125 miles
  • 2006 – 84,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,708 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,708 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    5,708 miles
    Test number
    819921569363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,479 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    5,479 miles
    Test number
    467320556123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,250 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    5,250 miles
    Test number
    905416706088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,017 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    5,017 miles
    Test number
    151325331042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,862 miles (+875)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    4,862 miles
    Test number
    155879972216
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExtensive welding under car

  6. Pass3,987 miles (-35,158)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    3,987 miles
    Test number
    144678470281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,145 miles (+37,066)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    881168400235
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass2,079 miles (-97,380)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    2,079 miles
    Test number
    833500589179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail99,459 miles (+1,210)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    184366639178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail98,249 miles (+7,124)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,249 miles
    Test number
    774575419173
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Pass91,125 miles (+71)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,125 miles
    Test number
    824383968032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail91,054 miles (+6,805)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    152808858463
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass84,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    150550956297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VOD

Does L3 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VOD is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VOD?
The MOT on L3 VOD is valid until 23 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 VOD done?
L3 VOD was recorded at 5,708 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026.
Has L3 VOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VOD has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on L3 VOD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 VOD find?
L3 VOD passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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