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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L7 DTFMOT history

L7 DTF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

L7 DTF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
46,411 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DTF was last recorded at 46,411 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,324 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,087 miles
Average per year
2,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,411 miles
  • 2025 – 44,324 miles
  • 2024 – 40,249 miles
  • 2023 – 37,316 miles
  • 2022 – 34,339 miles
  • 2021 – 32,206 miles
  • 2019 – 25,245 miles
  • 2018 – 23,684 miles
  • 2017 – 22,524 miles
  • 2016 – 21,345 miles
  • 2015 – 20,512 miles
  • 2014 – 19,441 miles
  • 2013 – 18,355 miles
  • 2012 – 17,065 miles
  • 2011 – 16,302 miles
  • 2010 – 13,443 miles
  • 2009 – 11,920 miles
  • 2008 – 9,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,411 miles (+2,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    46,411 miles
    Test number
    782785254165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

  2. Pass44,324 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,324 miles
    Test number
    799803645227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,249 miles (+2,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    350793182390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass37,316 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    502461140890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,339 miles (+2,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    252720789138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,206 miles
    Test number
    120125553257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail32,206 miles (+6,961)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,206 miles
    Test number
    491562178250
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass25,245 miles (+359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,245 miles
    Test number
    576369018636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer in poor corroded condition.

  9. Pass24,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    775544649692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,886 miles (+1,202)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    534526626553
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass23,684 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,684 miles
    Test number
    349805581285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,524 miles (+1,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,524 miles
    Test number
    658553295914
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass21,345 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,345 miles
    Test number
    847793074155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,512 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    615651615118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,441 miles (+1,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,441 miles
    Test number
    266002414487
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass18,355 miles (+1,290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    927962093012
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass17,065 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,065 miles
    Test number
    988376392061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,302 miles (+2,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,302 miles
    Test number
    775102251169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass13,443 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,443 miles
    Test number
    171035680038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,920 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,920 miles
    Test number
    140823599063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,782 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,782 miles
    Test number
    781972618197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn almost bald on inner edges. (stepped tread)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split but clear screen ok
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteNo valve caps fitted to any wheel
    • NoteOffside joint of high pressure power steering pipe,above steering rack,damp

  22. Fail9,781 miles4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,781 miles
    Test number
    924652818106
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn almost bald on inner edges. (stepped tread)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split but clear screen ok
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteNo valve caps fitted to any wheel
    • NoteOffside joint of high pressure power steering pipe,above steering rack,damp

Questions about L7 DTF

Does L7 DTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DTF is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 DTF?
The MOT on L7 DTF is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DTF done?
L7 DTF was recorded at 46,411 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,045 miles a year.
Has L7 DTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DTF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 DTF 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 L7 DTF find?
L7 DTF passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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