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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L5 MOCMOT history

L5 MOC is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 13 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 21,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L5 MOC blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
21,925 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MOC was last recorded at 21,925 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2018: 357 miles, lower than 95,520 miles on 18 Oct 2017.

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
18,465 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,925 miles
  • 2025 – 18,465 miles
  • 2024 – 16,072 miles
  • 2023 – 11,324 miles
  • 2022 – 6,867 miles
  • 2021 – 2,986 miles
  • 2018 – 359 miles
  • 2017 – 95,520 miles
  • 2016 – 93,147 miles
  • 2015 – 91,339 miles
  • 2014 – 91,326 miles
  • 2013 – 89,321 miles
  • 2012 – 85,957 miles
  • 2010 – 84,045 miles
  • 2009 – 81,301 miles
  • 2008 – 78,287 miles
  • 2007 – 75,044 miles
  • 2006 – 67,324 miles
  • 2005 – 62,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,925 miles (+3,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    21,925 miles
    Test number
    701678558867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass18,465 miles (+2,393)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    18,465 miles
    Test number
    281081574671
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass16,072 miles (+4,748)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    16,072 miles
    Test number
    553615943801
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass11,324 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    11,324 miles
    Test number
    232870246503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass6,867 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    6,867 miles
    Test number
    253370182425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass2,986 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    2,986 miles
    Test number
    508931047753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass359 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    359 miles
    Test number
    665025106676
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to sills
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  8. Fail357 miles (-95,163)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357 miles
    Test number
    375094102454
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to sills
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  9. Pass95,520 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    780783294820
    • AdvisoryOffside step sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail95,477 miles (+2,330)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,477 miles
    Test number
    950029990502
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside step sill corroded by cover
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min

  11. Pass93,147 miles (+1,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,147 miles
    Test number
    689709634277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass91,339 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    967752635233
    • NoteCovers fitted
    • NoteOffside step sill corroded

  13. Fail91,335 miles (+9)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,335 miles
    Test number
    468224395179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCovers fitted

  14. Fail91,326 miles (+2,005)2 dangerous6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    448512564115
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine missfiring

  15. Pass89,321 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    825261653107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front a frame corroded
    • NoteOffside front step sill corroded
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  16. Fail89,319 miles (+3,362)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    429308443199
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front a frame corroded
    • NoteOffside front step sill corroded
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  17. Pass85,957 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,957 miles
    Test number
    457388432138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic outter sill covers fitted

  18. Fail85,956 miles (+1,911)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,956 miles
    Test number
    429347332102
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic outter sill covers fitted

  19. Pass84,045 miles (+2,744)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    744361190290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass81,301 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    712941639372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,300 miles (+3,013)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    850710939321
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass78,287 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    684260848325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,115 miles (+3,071)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,115 miles
    Test number
    922118088276
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass75,044 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    164016707305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,324 miles (+4,868)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    473827106347
    • NoteBody work surface rust; o/s/r floor & n/s/r sub frame
    • NoteHazards intermitant fault

  26. Pass62,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    62,456 miles
    Test number
    450020305322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MOC

Does L5 MOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MOC is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MOC?
The MOT on L5 MOC is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MOC done?
L5 MOC was recorded at 21,925 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
Has L5 MOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MOC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 MOC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 MOC find?
L5 MOC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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