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Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L70 EDJMOT history

L70 EDJ is a green petrol MINI first used on 24 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L70 EDJ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,481 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 EDJ was last recorded at 75,481 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,461 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,481 miles
  • 2024 – 72,741 miles
  • 2023 – 70,109 miles
  • 2022 – 68,883 miles
  • 2021 – 66,500 miles
  • 2020 – 64,851 miles
  • 2019 – 60,928 miles
  • 2018 – 55,818 miles
  • 2017 – 47,345 miles
  • 2016 – 41,150 miles
  • 2015 – 40,166 miles
  • 2014 – 37,700 miles
  • 2013 – 34,335 miles
  • 2012 – 30,293 miles
  • 2011 – 25,551 miles
  • 2010 – 21,011 miles
  • 2009 – 17,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,481 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened UNDERSEAL ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both headlamps tarnished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap rubber perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre pressure lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,481 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    325436734988
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened UNDERSEAL ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail75,461 miles (+2,720)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    755501904912
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened UNDERSEAL ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,741 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    658076003193
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES
  4. Pass70,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,109 miles
    Test number
    826830408210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,109 miles (+1,226)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,109 miles
    Test number
    561416899353
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass68,883 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,883 miles
    Test number
    576029189687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,879 miles (+2,379)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    691697911609
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass66,500 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,500 miles
    Test number
    734051816609
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps tarnished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perishing
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure lamp on
  9. Fail66,496 miles (+1,645)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    569739029231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps tarnished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber perishing
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure lamp on
  10. Pass64,851 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    240145920825
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has some wear and deterioration
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to headlamp lenses
  11. Fail64,851 miles (+3,923)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    540363851733
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has some wear and deterioration
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to headlamp lenses
  12. Pass60,928 miles (+5,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    507310724148
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass55,818 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    892070695237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,753 miles (+8,408)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    400456892022
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn
  15. Pass47,345 miles (+6,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,345 miles
    Test number
    242257245449
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  16. Pass41,150 miles (+984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    592466269881
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear of exhaust is corroded
  17. Pass40,166 miles (+2,466)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,166 miles
    Test number
    337223835123
    • NoteHeader tank empty
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer rusty and in poor condition
  18. Pass37,700 miles (+3,365)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,700 miles
    Test number
    447802634149
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAll brake discs are rusty and worn thin
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
  19. Pass34,335 miles (+4,042)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,335 miles
    Test number
    226822543437
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
  20. Pass30,293 miles (+4,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    915715232100
    • NoteFront brake pads low
  21. Pass25,551 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,551 miles
    Test number
    207450741462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,011 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    642093930192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,702 miles
    Test number
    963618489176
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about L70 EDJ

Does L70 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 EDJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 EDJ?
The MOT on L70 EDJ is valid until 27 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 EDJ done?
L70 EDJ was recorded at 75,481 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,533 miles a year.
Has L70 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EDJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 EDJ 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 EDJ find?
L70 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underseal advised.

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