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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L7 LSRMOT history

L7 LSR is a white diesel MINI first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L7 LSR white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2027
Mileage
117,883 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LSR was last recorded at 117,883 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 8,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,918 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8,965 miles
Average per year
8,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,883 miles
  • 2025 – 108,918 miles
  • 2024 – 102,475 miles
  • 2023 – 93,861 miles
  • 2022 – 79,059 miles
  • 2021 – 73,807 miles
  • 2020 – 68,405 miles
  • 2019 – 63,023 miles
  • 2018 – 55,537 miles
  • 2017 – 46,477 miles
  • 2016 – 37,633 miles
  • 2015 – 28,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,883 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,883 miles (+8,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    465563377851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass108,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,918 miles
    Test number
    929409423417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,918 miles (+6,443)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,918 miles
    Test number
    971612291956
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass102,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,475 miles
    Test number
    136554284811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail102,474 miles (+8,613)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,474 miles
    Test number
    444767891802
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass93,861 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,861 miles
    Test number
    648895377922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail93,859 miles (+1,148)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,859 miles
    Test number
    726005495903
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    251451926951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail92,711 miles (+13,652)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    681724951698
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass79,059 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,059 miles
    Test number
    228192336729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,807 miles (+5,402)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    584681132280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass68,405 miles (+5,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,405 miles
    Test number
    541782688331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass63,023 miles (+7,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,023 miles
    Test number
    423274190554
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components.
  14. Pass55,537 miles (+9,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,537 miles
    Test number
    153543935174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass46,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    377513276319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,477 miles (+8,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    985755137561
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
  17. Pass37,633 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    410196701607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    323284032447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 LSR

Does L7 LSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 LSR is valid until 19 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 LSR?
The MOT on L7 LSR is valid until 19 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 LSR done?
L7 LSR was recorded at 117,883 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 8,012 miles a year.
Has L7 LSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LSR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 LSR 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 LSR find?
L7 LSR passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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