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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L8 DDPMOT history

L8 DDP is a red diesel MINI first used on 30 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,535 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DDP was last recorded at 72,535 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,567 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,968 miles
Average per year
4,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,535 miles
  • 2025 – 70,567 miles
  • 2024 – 69,260 miles
  • 2023 – 65,846 miles
  • 2022 – 61,505 miles
  • 2021 – 56,143 miles
  • 2020 – 51,368 miles
  • 2019 – 43,893 miles
  • 2018 – 32,691 miles
  • 2017 – 27,786 miles
  • 2016 – 23,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,535 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    505135321799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,535 miles (+1,968)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    369570158927
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass70,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    751458285511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,567 miles (+1,307)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    203039824555
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Pass69,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,260 miles
    Test number
    740795472285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Fail69,260 miles (+3,414)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,260 miles
    Test number
    809151406734
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Pass65,846 miles (+4,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    999171606259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass61,505 miles (+5,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    623164971834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass56,143 miles (+4,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,143 miles
    Test number
    271376953643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass51,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    493799884153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail51,368 miles (+7,475)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    616416809780
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass43,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,893 miles
    Test number
    762528749264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn severely on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail43,893 miles (+11,202)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,893 miles
    Test number
    869155622130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn severely on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass32,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,691 miles
    Test number
    770694621705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,691 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,691 miles
    Test number
    957694261445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,148 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,148 miles
    Test number
    232294939144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,786 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    313638578460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,678 miles
    Test number
    838655751716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DDP

Does L8 DDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DDP is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DDP?
The MOT on L8 DDP is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DDP done?
L8 DDP was recorded at 72,535 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,961 miles a year.
Has L8 DDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DDP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 DDP 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 L8 DDP find?
L8 DDP passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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