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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L80 FRDMOT history

L80 FRD is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 154,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

L80 FRD black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
154,039 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 FRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 FRD was last recorded at 154,039 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2008: 68,593 miles, lower than 68,873 miles on 16 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,683 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
6,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,039 miles
  • 2024 – 153,683 miles
  • 2023 – 150,249 miles
  • 2022 – 149,112 miles
  • 2021 – 143,887 miles
  • 2020 – 141,977 miles
  • 2019 – 137,854 miles
  • 2018 – 134,334 miles
  • 2017 – 128,885 miles
  • 2016 – 122,232 miles
  • 2015 – 113,823 miles
  • 2014 – 107,277 miles
  • 2013 – 95,244 miles
  • 2012 – 85,439 miles
  • 2011 – 79,024 miles
  • 2010 – 73,699 miles
  • 2009 – 71,000 miles
  • 2008 – 68,593 miles
  • 2007 – 47,705 miles
  • 2006 – 24,829 miles
  • 2005 – 24,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in rtv cannot see extent of rust (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in rtv cannot see how rusty it is (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil light stays on

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Chip to screen less then 10mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,039 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    537465771133
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in rtv cannot see extent of rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in rtv cannot see how rusty it is (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil light stays on

  2. Fail154,039 miles (+356)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    535167900370
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in rtv cannot see extent of rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in rtv cannot see how rusty it is (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil light stays on

  3. Pass153,683 miles (+3,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,683 miles
    Test number
    228994904728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass150,249 miles (+1,137)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,249 miles
    Test number
    890557335041
    • MinorFront Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass149,112 miles (+5,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,112 miles
    Test number
    465376979404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass143,887 miles (+1,910)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,887 miles
    Test number
    645354306246
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,977 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,977 miles
    Test number
    746015419177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,854 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,854 miles
    Test number
    119790978470
    • AdvisoryChip to screen less then 10mm
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail137,849 miles (+3,515)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,849 miles
    Test number
    241015595035
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip to screen less then 10mm
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass134,334 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,334 miles
    Test number
    573985917189
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

  11. Fail134,314 miles (+5,429)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,314 miles
    Test number
    304420642054
    • DangerousEmissions not tested due to severe coolant leak (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

  12. Pass128,885 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,885 miles
    Test number
    905164046193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,883 miles (+6,651)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    926639460131
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning not working (2.3.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass122,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,232 miles
    Test number
    899708666889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,230 miles (+8,407)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,230 miles
    Test number
    720672262613
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass113,823 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    116041125447
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  17. Fail113,821 miles (+6,544)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,821 miles
    Test number
    998771825077
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Pass107,277 miles (+12,033)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,277 miles
    Test number
    436961224054
    • NoteFront tyres worn
    • NoteLower wishbone bushes perishing

  19. Pass95,244 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,244 miles
    Test number
    449502923095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,243 miles (+9,804)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,243 miles
    Test number
    178900213038
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass85,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,439 miles
    Test number
    836489102098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,439 miles (+6,415)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,439 miles
    Test number
    848639102034
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass79,024 miles (+5,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,024 miles
    Test number
    417598901060
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass73,699 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,699 miles
    Test number
    973461010049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,000 miles (+2,407)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,000 miles
    Test number
    381020259000
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAll brake discs lightly pitted

  26. Pass68,593 miles (-280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,593 miles
    Test number
    180062828454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail68,873 miles (+21,168)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,873 miles
    Test number
    981476318076
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass47,705 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,705 miles
    Test number
    553965217074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,523 miles (+22,694)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,523 miles
    Test number
    392052617083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass24,829 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,829 miles
    Test number
    394914746012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass24,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,132 miles
    Test number
    762839845394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 FRD

Does L80 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L80 FRD expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L80 FRD?
The MOT on L80 FRD expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L80 FRD done?
L80 FRD was recorded at 154,039 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 6,602 miles a year.
Has L80 FRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 FRD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L80 FRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L80 FRD find?
L80 FRD passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in rtv cannot see extent of rust; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in rtv cannot see how rusty it is, and 1 more.

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