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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L7 DXAMOT history

L7 DXA is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 3 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
66,418 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DXA was last recorded at 66,418 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 5,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,708 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,710 miles
Average per year
5,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,418 miles
  • 2025 – 60,708 miles
  • 2024 – 55,127 miles
  • 2023 – 49,766 miles
  • 2022 – 44,323 miles
  • 2021 – 38,749 miles
  • 2020 – 33,686 miles
  • 2019 – 28,714 miles
  • 2018 – 20,148 miles
  • 2017 – 12,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,418 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    287307519732
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail66,418 miles (+5,710)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    360579259035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass60,708 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    790888291385
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail60,708 miles (+5,581)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    523288016375
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,127 miles
    Test number
    721387497402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail55,126 miles (+5,360)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,126 miles
    Test number
    731113482783
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,766 miles (+5,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,766 miles
    Test number
    564822948532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,323 miles (+5,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    910384386932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass38,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    594501227414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,749 miles (+5,063)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    195436738714
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass33,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,686 miles
    Test number
    216282698732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,686 miles (+4,972)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,686 miles
    Test number
    653450451755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass28,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    254132269187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,714 miles (+8,566)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    743760730634
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass20,148 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,148 miles
    Test number
    599190828494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,137 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    12,137 miles
    Test number
    483388382397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    11,373 miles
    Test number
    505365738237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 DXA

Does L7 DXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DXA is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 DXA?
The MOT on L7 DXA is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DXA done?
L7 DXA was recorded at 66,418 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
Has L7 DXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DXA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 DXA 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 DXA find?
L7 DXA passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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