Rover Mini
Red and White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L5 VODMOT history
L5 VOD is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 31,327 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 VOD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Red and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 VOD was last recorded at 31,327 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 31,210 miles · 23 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 117 miles
- Average per year
- 201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 31,327 miles
- 2024 – 31,210 miles
- 2023 – 31,100 miles
- 2021 – 30,835 miles
- 2020 – 30,585 miles
- 2019 – 30,321 miles
- 2018 – 30,221 miles
- 2017 – 30,026 miles
- 2016 – 29,971 miles
- 2015 – 29,812 miles
- 2014 – 29,661 miles
- 2013 – 29,544 miles
- 2012 – 29,371 miles
- 2011 – 29,072 miles
- 2010 – 28,536 miles
- 2009 – 28,103 miles
- 2008 – 27,515 miles
- 2007 – 27,490 miles
- 2005 – 27,425 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass31,327 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass31,327 miles (+117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 31,327 miles
- Test number
- 931152867044
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
Pass31,210 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 31,210 miles
- Test number
- 808282667694
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail31,210 miles (+110)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,210 miles
- Test number
- 316872148301
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass31,100 miles (+265)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 31,100 miles
- Test number
- 370583208330
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass30,835 miles (+250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 30,835 miles
- Test number
- 479595607590
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass30,585 miles (+264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 30,585 miles
- Test number
- 563970964449
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber ineffective
Pass30,321 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 30,321 miles
- Test number
- 581302888885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail30,321 miles (+100)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,321 miles
- Test number
- 155895271186
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass30,221 miles (+195)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 30,221 miles
- Test number
- 785985950332
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass30,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 30,026 miles
- Test number
- 144846304404
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Fail30,026 miles (+55)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,026 miles
- Test number
- 988028427266
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam when dip switch is on (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working and tell tale (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Pass29,971 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 29,971 miles
- Test number
- 839566961876
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread splitting on outer edge
Fail29,970 miles (+158)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,970 miles
- Test number
- 914645064319
- FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread splitting on outer edge
Pass29,812 miles (+151)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 29,812 miles
- Test number
- 649847255112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass29,661 miles (+117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 29,661 miles
- Test number
- 435507544131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,544 miles (+173)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 29,544 miles
- Test number
- 717047333140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,371 miles (+299)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,371 miles
- Test number
- 378769332163
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteRear brake operation
Pass29,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 29,072 miles
- Test number
- 848140541100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,072 miles (+536)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,072 miles
- Test number
- 339890541136
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,536 miles (+433)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,536 miles
- Test number
- 291719830192
- NoteO/s/f tyre perishing smooth iner edge one spot o/s/r tyre smooth one spot outer edge slight play o/s/f n/s/f top bottom ball joints rear brake inbalance o/s/f n/s/f front subframe mountings splitting grease leakage n/s inner drive shaft joint boot fr
Pass28,103 miles (+588)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 28,103 miles
- Test number
- 493172039103
- NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges oil leaks patch bottom n/s/f door slight play o/s/f n/s/f ball joints front indicator bulbs slightly white n/s/f wheel rim kerbed corrosion front exhaust sections o/s/f tyre slight perishing
Pass27,515 miles (+25)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,515 miles
- Test number
- 421534238169
- NoteN/s/f wheel rim kerbed slight o/s/f n/s/f suspension ball joints o/s/f n/s/f indicators slightly white slight oil leaks radiator core stained
Pass27,490 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,490 miles
- Test number
- 324079907056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 27,425 miles
- Test number
- 683216225337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 VOD
- Does L5 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 VOD expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 VOD?
- The MOT on L5 VOD expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 VOD done?
- L5 VOD was recorded at 31,327 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 201 miles a year.
- Has L5 VOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 VOD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 VOD 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 VOD find?
- L5 VOD passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front sill corroded.
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