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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L3 XPHMOT history

L3 XPH is a grey petrol MINI first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

L3 XPH grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
99,818 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XPH was last recorded at 99,818 miles on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2025: 99,818 miles, lower than 99,992 miles on 18 Jul 2024.

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
99,992 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Average per year
4,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,818 miles
  • 2024 – 99,992 miles
  • 2023 – 99,982 miles
  • 2022 – 99,512 miles
  • 2021 – 94,884 miles
  • 2019 – 94,007 miles
  • 2018 – 92,408 miles
  • 2017 – 86,892 miles
  • 2016 – 85,217 miles
  • 2015 – 81,501 miles
  • 2014 – 75,050 miles
  • 2013 – 68,469 miles
  • 2012 – 58,049 miles
  • 2011 – 44,703 miles
  • 2010 – 33,236 miles
  • 2009 – 24,810 miles
  • 2008 – 23,906 miles
  • 2007 – 20,822 miles
  • 2005 – 16,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,818 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,818 miles (-174)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,818 miles
    Test number
    832708252944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    789472913077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,992 miles (+10)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    485520385536
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  4. Pass99,982 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    220272509490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,512 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,512 miles
    Test number
    995936871238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,884 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    864533955691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,007 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    365263616318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    581131910803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail92,408 miles (+5,516)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    523889804447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass86,892 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,892 miles
    Test number
    694089051226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,217 miles
    Test number
    383696687521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,217 miles (+3,716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,217 miles
    Test number
    688230725250
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass81,501 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    647766105116
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail81,501 miles (+6,451)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    859836805154
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail75,050 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    227860904150
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass75,050 miles (+6,581)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    518060504113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail68,469 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    707736293088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass68,469 miles (+10,420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    966016493091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,049 miles (+13,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    575834592046
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass44,703 miles (+11,467)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    788724331027
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked between treads
  21. Pass33,236 miles (+8,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,236 miles
    Test number
    981206730080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  22. Pass24,810 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    114958129442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,906 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,906 miles
    Test number
    584410248176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,822 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,822 miles
    Test number
    261326937199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    16,205 miles
    Test number
    691128625389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XPH

Does L3 XPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 XPH expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 XPH?
The MOT on L3 XPH expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 XPH done?
L3 XPH was recorded at 99,818 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 4,256 miles a year.
Has L3 XPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XPH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 XPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 XPH find?
L3 XPH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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