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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L3 XKEMOT history

L3 XKE is a black petrol MINI first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L3 XKE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,202 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XKE was last recorded at 101,202 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,731 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,202 miles
  • 2025 – 98,731 miles
  • 2024 – 88,982 miles
  • 2023 – 79,728 miles
  • 2022 – 72,352 miles
  • 2021 – 64,687 miles
  • 2020 – 56,906 miles
  • 2019 – 56,290 miles
  • 2018 – 50,188 miles
  • 2017 – 41,563 miles
  • 2016 – 36,983 miles
  • 2014 – 36,453 miles
  • 2013 – 35,331 miles
  • 2012 – 33,780 miles
  • 2011 – 32,032 miles
  • 2010 – 30,573 miles
  • 2009 – 26,026 miles
  • 2008 – 19,221 miles
  • 2007 – 15,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,202 miles (+2,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    870690095219
    • 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))

  2. Pass98,731 miles (+9,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    572875745039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,982 miles (+182)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,982 miles
    Test number
    983361310325
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail88,800 miles (+9,072)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,800 miles
    Test number
    564320115236
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,728 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    485926433873
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail79,718 miles (+7,366)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    227455515549
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,352 miles (+7,665)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,352 miles
    Test number
    229389559792
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,687 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    853956871592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,631 miles (+7,725)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    746404971697
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,906 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    304229863652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,290 miles (+6,102)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    619328189346
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass50,188 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,188 miles
    Test number
    388464397138
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail50,186 miles (+8,623)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,186 miles
    Test number
    564566062550
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass41,563 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,563 miles
    Test number
    887082817294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,560 miles (+4,577)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    279926875034
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass36,983 miles (+530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    618261379247
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass36,453 miles (+1,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,453 miles
    Test number
    288886824299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,331 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    778536123282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,780 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,780 miles
    Test number
    946397422219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,032 miles (+1,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    848058521250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass30,573 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,573 miles
    Test number
    612648320284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,026 miles (+6,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,026 miles
    Test number
    420325529242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass19,221 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,221 miles
    Test number
    933128628222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,270 miles
    Test number
    353652827214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,270 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,270 miles
    Test number
    943692727263
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L3 XKE

Does L3 XKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XKE is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XKE?
The MOT on L3 XKE is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XKE done?
L3 XKE was recorded at 101,202 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has L3 XKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XKE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 XKE 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 XKE find?
L3 XKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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