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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L4 XAPMOT history

L4 XAP is a grey petrol MINI first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

L4 XAP grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
108,691 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XAP was last recorded at 108,691 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,522 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
4,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,691 miles
  • 2024 – 108,522 miles
  • 2023 – 108,397 miles
  • 2022 – 108,341 miles
  • 2021 – 108,083 miles
  • 2020 – 106,900 miles
  • 2019 – 103,962 miles
  • 2018 – 100,317 miles
  • 2017 – 96,176 miles
  • 2016 – 93,356 miles
  • 2015 – 87,256 miles
  • 2014 – 77,288 miles
  • 2013 – 67,906 miles
  • 2012 – 57,785 miles
  • 2011 – 47,314 miles
  • 2010 – 38,119 miles
  • 2009 – 31,649 miles
  • 2008 – 29,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,691 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,691 miles (+169)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,691 miles
    Test number
    524637530519
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass108,522 miles (+125)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,522 miles
    Test number
    548167019773
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass108,397 miles (+56)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,397 miles
    Test number
    933168154600
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass108,341 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,341 miles
    Test number
    242996842985
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass108,083 miles (+1,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,083 miles
    Test number
    234743053100
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass106,900 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    261557489225
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass103,962 miles (+3,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,962 miles
    Test number
    670052508146
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass100,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    473603619393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    433276513213
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail100,317 miles (+4,141)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    655207759437
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,176 miles (+2,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    490031657618
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass93,356 miles (+6,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,356 miles
    Test number
    103216262797
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass87,256 miles (+9,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    796267875171
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail77,288 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    499168674114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass77,288 miles (+9,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    959028074161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,906 miles (+10,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    989957673146
    • NoteBoth rear tyre edge wearing out

  17. Pass57,785 miles (+10,471)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    556832782163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,314 miles (+9,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,314 miles
    Test number
    297300261167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,119 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,119 miles
    Test number
    374982160136
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail38,093 miles (+6,444)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,093 miles
    Test number
    902541560145
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,649 miles (+1,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    800916859147
    • 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)

  22. Pass29,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    632695128338
    • 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)

Questions about L4 XAP

Does L4 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XAP is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 XAP?
The MOT on L4 XAP is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 XAP done?
L4 XAP was recorded at 108,691 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 4,664 miles a year.
Has L4 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XAP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L4 XAP 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 XAP find?
L4 XAP passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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