MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L70 DREMOT history
L70 DRE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,054 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 107,054 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 DRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 DRE was last recorded at 107,054 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,492 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 562 miles
- Average per year
- 5,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,054 miles
- 2024 – 106,492 miles
- 2023 – 105,709 miles
- 2022 – 104,802 miles
- 2021 – 101,545 miles
- 2020 – 98,043 miles
- 2019 – 94,332 miles
- 2018 – 89,208 miles
- 2017 – 84,873 miles
- 2016 – 73,683 miles
- 2015 – 63,106 miles
- 2014 – 51,727 miles
- 2013 – 41,311 miles
- 2012 – 35,869 miles
- 2011 – 30,779 miles
- 2010 – 25,486 miles
- 2009 – 19,695 miles
- 2008 – 13,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,054 miles
- DangerousTensioner belt mounting broken
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOff side hand brake cable 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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,054 miles (+562)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 107,054 miles
- Test number
- 854909317918
- DangerousTensioner belt mounting broken
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOff side hand brake cable corroded
Pass106,492 miles (+783)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 106,492 miles
- Test number
- 484499216816
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,709 miles (+907)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,709 miles
- Test number
- 251054130177
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 104,802 miles
- Test number
- 780428020597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,796 miles (+3,251)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,796 miles
- Test number
- 265283302199
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,545 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 101,545 miles
- Test number
- 800816096862
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail101,538 miles (+14)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,538 miles
- Test number
- 993578371376
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail101,524 miles (+3,481)6 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,524 miles
- Test number
- 974257864857
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into OSR silencer corroded & has a hole at joint to box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,043 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 98,043 miles
- Test number
- 309342774870
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back back outer skin corroded
Fail98,043 miles (+3,711)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,043 miles
- Test number
- 285344384281
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back back outer skin corroded
Pass94,332 miles (+5,124)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,332 miles
- Test number
- 258010372794
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass89,208 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,208 miles
- Test number
- 534645477463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,206 miles (+4,333)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,206 miles
- Test number
- 500493452756
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass84,873 miles (+11,190)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 84,873 miles
- Test number
- 672645712206
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,683 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,683 miles
- Test number
- 859668696120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail73,683 miles (+10,577)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,683 miles
- Test number
- 795095216770
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,106 miles (+11,379)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 63,106 miles
- Test number
- 547819145132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,727 miles (+10,416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,727 miles
- Test number
- 437126334104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,311 miles (+5,442)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 41,311 miles
- Test number
- 239411123136
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
- NoteBoth sets of front brake pads low
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass35,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 35,869 miles
- Test number
- 238445622190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,869 miles (+5,090)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,869 miles
- Test number
- 335273622139
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass30,779 miles (+5,293)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,779 miles
- Test number
- 488851851130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- Note195/ 55/ R16V dunlop sp3000
- NoteRear Brake disc(s) wearing thin
Pass25,486 miles (+5,791)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 25,486 miles
- Test number
- 883502950176
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Pass19,695 miles (+5,787)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 19,695 miles
- Test number
- 233214619467
- NoteOil level is very low
- NoteWiper blades are smearing
Pass13,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 13,908 miles
- Test number
- 231436018480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,908 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,908 miles
- Test number
- 591506718101
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about L70 DRE
- Does L70 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DRE is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L70 DRE?
- The MOT on L70 DRE is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 DRE done?
- L70 DRE was recorded at 107,054 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
- Has L70 DRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 DRE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L70 DRE 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 L70 DRE find?
- L70 DRE passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: tensioner belt mounting broken; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.
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