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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB02 EPEMOT history

LB02 EPE is a red petrol MINI first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
52,780 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 EPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 EPE was last recorded at 52,780 miles on 14 Dec 2025, 1,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,555 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,225 miles
Average per year
2,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,780 miles
  • 2024 – 51,555 miles
  • 2023 – 50,949 miles
  • 2022 – 48,482 miles
  • 2021 – 44,659 miles
  • 2020 – 43,238 miles
  • 2019 – 42,365 miles
  • 2018 – 41,769 miles
  • 2017 – 40,508 miles
  • 2016 – 39,194 miles
  • 2015 – 38,044 miles
  • 2014 – 36,101 miles
  • 2013 – 34,586 miles
  • 2012 – 32,829 miles
  • 2011 – 30,000 miles
  • 2010 – 27,574 miles
  • 2009 – 24,900 miles
  • 2008 – 23,288 miles
  • 2007 – 20,286 miles
  • 2005 – 10,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,780 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,780 miles (+1,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    817780786167
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass51,555 miles (+606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    261220022814
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass50,949 miles (+2,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,949 miles
    Test number
    157038435934
    • 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))
  4. Pass48,482 miles (+3,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,482 miles
    Test number
    313946051985
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  5. Pass44,659 miles (+1,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    536547805478
    • 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))
  6. Pass43,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,238 miles
    Test number
    373164617000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,238 miles (+873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,238 miles
    Test number
    907851223740
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass42,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    231410723191
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail42,365 miles (+596)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    547503583312
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass41,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,769 miles
    Test number
    509950423540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,768 miles (+1,260)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    822378816126
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass40,508 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    864266114499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass39,194 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    329058955624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  14. Fail39,182 miles (+1,138)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    506184280859
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass38,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    386225449287
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust band broken
  16. Fail38,044 miles (+1,943)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    762126537825
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust band broken
  17. Pass36,101 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    367063714443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,586 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,586 miles
    Test number
    486497003223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,829 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,829 miles
    Test number
    628935012231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass30,000 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    315774091137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,574 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,574 miles
    Test number
    121982000265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,900 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,900 miles
    Test number
    664351019252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,288 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    534384618262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,286 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    210884797457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,653 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    184723007068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    10,677 miles
    Test number
    182940365277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 EPE

Does LB02 EPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 EPE is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB02 EPE?
The MOT on LB02 EPE is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 EPE done?
LB02 EPE was recorded at 52,780 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2025, an average of 2,080 miles a year.
Has LB02 EPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 EPE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB02 EPE 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 LB02 EPE find?
LB02 EPE passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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