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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 RHJMOT history

LA51 RHJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LA51 RHJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,344 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 RHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 RHJ was last recorded at 154,344 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,334 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,344 miles
  • 2025 – 152,793 miles
  • 2024 – 149,199 miles
  • 2023 – 144,597 miles
  • 2022 – 143,097 miles
  • 2020 – 84,126 miles
  • 2019 – 75,358 miles
  • 2018 – 68,752 miles
  • 2017 – 61,314 miles
  • 2016 – 53,566 miles
  • 2015 – 45,770 miles
  • 2013 – 41,545 miles
  • 2012 – 38,922 miles
  • 2011 – 34,618 miles
  • 2010 – 31,009 miles
  • 2009 – 28,232 miles
  • 2008 – 26,088 miles
  • 2007 – 24,261 miles
  • 2006 – 22,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,344 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,344 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,344 miles
    Test number
    530341190912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail154,334 miles (+1,541)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,334 miles
    Test number
    694066034088
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,793 miles
    Test number
    876197809540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,793 miles (+3,594)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,793 miles
    Test number
    866176922371
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass149,199 miles (+146)4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,199 miles
    Test number
    644110287984
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail149,053 miles (+4,456)2 dangerous5 major4 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,053 miles
    Test number
    757028511202
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass144,597 miles (+1,500)3 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,597 miles
    Test number
    409165312340
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass143,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,097 miles
    Test number
    274611298176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail143,097 miles4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,097 miles
    Test number
    813267944282
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    232611414505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,126 miles
    Test number
    551351568359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,126 miles (+8,768)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,126 miles
    Test number
    490133925206
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,358 miles (+6,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    390520114696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass68,752 miles (+7,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    373330120031
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass61,314 miles (+7,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    966304830234
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass53,566 miles (+7,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    724520595111
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section, corroded slightly and blowing

  17. Pass45,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,770 miles
    Test number
    145337825079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,770 miles (+4,225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,770 miles
    Test number
    145867625422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass41,545 miles (+2,623)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,545 miles
    Test number
    177503333365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded not leaking

  20. Fail38,922 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    517822642377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAirbag warning light indicates fault
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass38,922 miles (+4,304)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    879712842314
    • NoteAirbag warning light indicates fault
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Fail34,618 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,618 miles
    Test number
    409734331408
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass34,618 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,618 miles
    Test number
    438904031484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass31,009 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,009 miles
    Test number
    574663020355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,232 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,232 miles
    Test number
    900245319308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,088 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,088 miles
    Test number
    480500898257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,261 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,261 miles
    Test number
    302793917319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,252 miles (+1,477)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,252 miles
    Test number
    953621517306
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass22,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,775 miles
    Test number
    584105376278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 RHJ

Does LA51 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 RHJ is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 RHJ?
The MOT on LA51 RHJ is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 RHJ done?
LA51 RHJ was recorded at 154,344 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
Has LA51 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 RHJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 RHJ 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 LA51 RHJ find?
LA51 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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