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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 FWLMOT history

LB08 FWL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,242 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FWL was last recorded at 73,242 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,049 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,193 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,242 miles
  • 2025 – 70,049 miles
  • 2024 – 66,773 miles
  • 2023 – 65,267 miles
  • 2022 – 63,461 miles
  • 2021 – 62,983 miles
  • 2019 – 58,018 miles
  • 2018 – 52,523 miles
  • 2017 – 46,800 miles
  • 2016 – 40,361 miles
  • 2015 – 34,211 miles
  • 2014 – 31,378 miles
  • 2013 – 27,616 miles
  • 2012 – 22,280 miles
  • 2011 – 18,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,242 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,242 miles (+3,193)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    969254879540
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass70,049 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    860160635847
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail70,049 miles (+3,276)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    266881755219
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass66,773 miles (+1,506)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    161892399895
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass65,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    287755725147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,267 miles (+1,806)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    955044797954
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  7. Pass63,461 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    138596674867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,983 miles (+4,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    151908267641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear back box slightly corroded

  9. Pass58,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    977710928651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail58,018 miles (+5,495)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    548644937828
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass52,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    236920050269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail52,523 miles (+5,723)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    496154196603
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,800 miles (+6,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    371652216889
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass40,361 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,361 miles
    Test number
    244998971023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,211 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,211 miles
    Test number
    787762165177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,185 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,185 miles
    Test number
    735144655176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,152 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    666476625114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,378 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,378 miles
    Test number
    566210054131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,616 miles (+5,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,616 miles
    Test number
    149169743132
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked between tread blocks
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass22,280 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,280 miles
    Test number
    939713652160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,259 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,259 miles
    Test number
    738903351106
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LB08 FWL

Does LB08 FWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 FWL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FWL?
The MOT on LB08 FWL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 FWL done?
LB08 FWL was recorded at 73,242 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has LB08 FWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FWL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 FWL 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 LB08 FWL find?
LB08 FWL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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