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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L5 HLNMOT history

L5 HLN is a silver petrol MINI first used on 24 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L5 HLN silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,933 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HLN was last recorded at 60,933 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,928 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,933 miles
  • 2025 – 56,032 miles
  • 2024 – 53,046 miles
  • 2023 – 48,665 miles
  • 2022 – 44,561 miles
  • 2021 – 42,364 miles
  • 2020 – 39,841 miles
  • 2019 – 36,741 miles
  • 2018 – 33,255 miles
  • 2017 – 29,431 miles
  • 2016 – 26,190 miles
  • 2015 – 23,493 miles
  • 2014 – 20,997 miles
  • 2013 – 18,380 miles
  • 2012 – 15,678 miles
  • 2011 – 12,846 miles
  • 2010 – 9,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly cloudyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,933 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,933 miles
    Test number
    966820190285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly cloudy

  2. Fail60,928 miles (+4,896)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    430544575883
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly cloudy

  3. Pass56,032 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    56,032 miles
    Test number
    944281926298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,029 miles (+2,983)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    357922004853
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass53,046 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,046 miles
    Test number
    358777947599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    420427232525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,665 miles (+4,104)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    934406381068
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass44,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    418032549314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,561 miles (+2,197)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    602427186190
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,364 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,364 miles
    Test number
    476454669199
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail42,364 miles (+2,523)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,364 miles
    Test number
    748269599458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass39,841 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    571223967756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    131319131195
    • AdvisoryNsr top side light in op

  14. Fail36,741 miles (+3,486)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    663520700049
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr top side light in op

  15. Pass33,255 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,255 miles
    Test number
    197408331196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,431 miles (+3,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,431 miles
    Test number
    574792396556
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass26,190 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,190 miles
    Test number
    469241804459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,493 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,493 miles
    Test number
    289716245103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,997 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,997 miles
    Test number
    276760244493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,380 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    716299643160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,678 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,678 miles
    Test number
    209450152165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,846 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,846 miles
    Test number
    235800931447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    9,691 miles
    Test number
    452399330167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HLN

Does L5 HLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HLN is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HLN?
The MOT on L5 HLN is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HLN done?
L5 HLN was recorded at 60,933 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,241 miles a year.
Has L5 HLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HLN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 HLN 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 L5 HLN find?
L5 HLN passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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