MINI Cooper D Highgate
Brown · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L8 JLWMOT history
L8 JLW is a brown diesel MINI Cooper D Highgate first used on 15 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,762 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 95,762 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 JLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper D Highgate
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 15 Jan 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 JLW was last recorded at 95,762 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,762 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,762 miles
- 2025 – 93,083 miles
- 2024 – 88,392 miles
- 2023 – 81,086 miles
- 2022 – 74,641 miles
- 2021 – 74,631 miles
- 2020 – 69,489 miles
- 2019 – 53,797 miles
- 2018 – 41,855 miles
- 2017 – 36,480 miles
- 2016 – 26,787 miles
- 2015 – 12,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,762 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle / tie bar bushes have deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,762 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 95,762 miles
- Test number
- 684471953377
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle / tie bar bushes have deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail95,762 miles (+2,679)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,762 miles
- Test number
- 445537959531
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle / tie bar bushes have deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,083 miles (+4,691)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 93,083 miles
- Test number
- 237072940400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,392 miles (+7,306)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 88,392 miles
- Test number
- 793236842701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,086 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 81,086 miles
- Test number
- 967148827163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail81,085 miles (+6,444)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,085 miles
- Test number
- 350617039521
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,641 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 74,641 miles
- Test number
- 109438345922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,631 miles (+5,142)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 74,631 miles
- Test number
- 874137564254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,489 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 69,489 miles
- Test number
- 927566246292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail69,489 miles (+15,692)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,489 miles
- Test number
- 139382071354
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,797 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 53,797 miles
- Test number
- 794030768707
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail53,795 miles (+11,940)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,795 miles
- Test number
- 452308627809
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,855 miles (+5,375)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 41,855 miles
- Test number
- 924032390116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Pass36,480 miles (+9,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 36,480 miles
- Test number
- 549760726817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 26,787 miles
- Test number
- 666159689640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,787 miles (+14,444)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,787 miles
- Test number
- 433797161032
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWear and corrosion front discs and pads
- AdvisoryX2 front tyres very close to legal limit 2mm
Pass12,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 12,343 miles
- Test number
- 887392915147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 JLW
- Does L8 JLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JLW is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 JLW?
- The MOT on L8 JLW is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 JLW done?
- L8 JLW was recorded at 95,762 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,775 miles a year.
- Has L8 JLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 JLW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 JLW 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 JLW find?
- L8 JLW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle / tie bar bushes have deterioration.
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