MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
L8 XLXMOT history
L8 XLX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 30,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 30,076 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 955 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 XLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 XLX was last recorded at 30,076 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 8,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 21,899 miles · 29 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,177 miles
- Average per year
- 955 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 30,076 miles
- 2023 – 21,899 miles
- 2022 – 20,610 miles
- 2021 – 19,917 miles
- 2015 – 19,908 miles
- 2013 – 18,922 miles
- 2011 – 18,381 miles
- 2009 – 17,136 miles
- 2007 – 14,110 miles
- 2006 – 12,964 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass30,076 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs significantly but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe from rear NS flexi forward towards ABS pump significantly but not excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear light lens tinted light intensity only marginally reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Rear light lens tinted light intensity only marginally reduced
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs significantly but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Efficiency of rear light cluster reflectors reduced by a product on the lens (fitment of additional reflectors or removal of product recommended)
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear light lens tinted light intensity not reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear light lens tinted light intensity not reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass30,076 miles (+8,177)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 30,076 miles
- Test number
- 734695185145
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs significantly but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe from rear NS flexi forward towards ABS pump significantly but not excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear light lens tinted light intensity only marginally reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside Rear light lens tinted light intensity only marginally reduced
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs significantly but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Efficiency of rear light cluster reflectors reduced by a product on the lens (fitment of additional reflectors or removal of product recommended)
Pass21,899 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 21,899 miles
- Test number
- 755483962344
- AdvisoryEfficiency of rear light cluster reflectors significantly reduced by a product on the lens (fitment of additional reflectors or removal of product recommended)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens tinted light intensity not reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens tinted light intensity not reduced
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail21,899 miles (+1,289)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,899 miles
- Test number
- 901520680131
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on rigid brake pipe on lock to lock check (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens tinted light intensity not reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens tinted light intensity not reduced
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass20,610 miles (+693)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 20,610 miles
- Test number
- 358345607047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass19,917 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 19,917 miles
- Test number
- 278169118407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,908 miles (+986)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 19,908 miles
- Test number
- 116304855450
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll tyres tread to side wall slight seperation not exposing cords
Pass18,922 miles (+541)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 18,922 miles
- Test number
- 206068033286
- NoteAll tyres showing signs off deteriation
Pass18,381 miles (+1,245)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 18,381 miles
- Test number
- 596114691235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,136 miles (+1,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 17,136 miles
- Test number
- 163681059313
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass15,424 miles (+1,314)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 15,424 miles
- Test number
- 271626109080
- NoteSpark plug leads worn through
Pass14,110 miles (+1,146)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 14,110 miles
- Test number
- 442353957323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 12,964 miles
- Test number
- 223736646395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 XLX
- Does L8 XLX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 XLX expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 XLX?
- The MOT on L8 XLX expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 XLX done?
- L8 XLX was recorded at 30,076 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 955 miles a year.
- Has L8 XLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 XLX has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L8 XLX 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 XLX find?
- L8 XLX passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs significantly but not excessively corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe from rear ns flexi forward towards abs pump significantly but not excessively corroded; nearside rear nearside rear light lens tinted light intensity only marginally reduced, and 3 more.
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