MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
L4 PVMMOT history
L4 PVM is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 May 2026
- Mileage
- 59,691 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,791 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 PVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 PVM was last recorded at 59,691 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 1,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 58,408 miles · 30 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,283 miles
- Average per year
- 2,791 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 59,691 miles
- 2024 – 58,408 miles
- 2023 – 57,405 miles
- 2022 – 54,835 miles
- 2021 – 53,796 miles
- 2020 – 53,040 miles
- 2019 – 50,831 miles
- 2018 – 48,014 miles
- 2017 – 45,603 miles
- 2016 – 41,119 miles
- 2014 – 25,990 miles
- 2013 – 22,573 miles
- 2012 – 19,690 miles
- 2011 – 13,722 miles
- 2010 – 13,200 miles
- 2009 – 13,017 miles
- 2008 – 11,049 miles
- 2007 – 9,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,691 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,691 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 59,691 miles
- Test number
- 492208418947
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,408 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 58,408 miles
- Test number
- 200322476222
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,405 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 57,405 miles
- Test number
- 200003742473
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail57,405 miles (+2,570)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,405 miles
- Test number
- 468623255618
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass54,835 miles (+1,039)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 54,835 miles
- Test number
- 924692411275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked on inner and outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked on inner and outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,796 miles (+756)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 53,796 miles
- Test number
- 320540716022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Pass53,040 miles (+2,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 53,040 miles
- Test number
- 627972028397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,831 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 50,831 miles
- Test number
- 399728327985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail50,831 miles (+2,817)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,831 miles
- Test number
- 512534722355
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass48,014 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 48,014 miles
- Test number
- 357783549520
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)
Pass45,603 miles (+4,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 45,603 miles
- Test number
- 617817173537
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust is deteriorated
Pass41,119 miles (+15,129)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 41,119 miles
- Test number
- 799275258954
- AdvisoryRear exhaust is deteriorated
Pass25,990 miles (+3,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 25,990 miles
- Test number
- 385018454037
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass22,573 miles (+2,883)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 22,573 miles
- Test number
- 796020473000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 19,690 miles
- Test number
- 167993772049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,690 miles (+5,968)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,690 miles
- Test number
- 389500472068
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,722 miles (+522)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 13,722 miles
- Test number
- 716270481284
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to the wear indicators
Pass13,200 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 13,200 miles
- Test number
- 474584540236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,017 miles (+1,968)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 13,017 miles
- Test number
- 932162409202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in osr tyre
Pass11,049 miles (+1,538)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 11,049 miles
- Test number
- 994744798168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 9,511 miles
- Test number
- 884280127141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 PVM
- Does L4 PVM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 PVM expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 PVM?
- The MOT on L4 PVM expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 PVM done?
- L4 PVM was recorded at 59,691 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
- Has L4 PVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 PVM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 PVM 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 L4 PVM find?
- L4 PVM passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.
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