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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LB08 LJBMOT history

LB08 LJB is a white petrol MINI first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,272 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LJB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LJB was last recorded at 75,272 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,244 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
4,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,272 miles
  • 2025 – 72,596 miles
  • 2024 – 70,781 miles
  • 2023 – 61,702 miles
  • 2022 – 53,735 miles
  • 2021 – 48,275 miles
  • 2020 – 43,602 miles
  • 2019 – 41,516 miles
  • 2018 – 37,626 miles
  • 2017 – 34,309 miles
  • 2016 – 30,987 miles
  • 2015 – 27,495 miles
  • 2014 – 23,936 miles
  • 2013 – 20,155 miles
  • 2012 – 16,552 miles
  • 2011 – 12,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,272 miles
  • AdvisoryAdv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components...........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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,272 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,272 miles
    Test number
    603058051435
    • AdvisoryAdv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components...........
  2. Fail75,244 miles (+2,648)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    929546553781
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Nearside Rear Position Lamp Poor Light Output.......... (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Offside Rear Position Lamp Poor Light Output.......... (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components...........
  3. Pass72,596 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    426671335508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail72,584 miles (+1,803)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,584 miles
    Test number
    429633809488
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass70,781 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,781 miles
    Test number
    379647918592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail70,770 miles (+9,068)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    163432665569
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass61,702 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    169751153684
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Upper Not Working, Lower Normal Operation (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges Wearing Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail61,696 miles (+7,961)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,696 miles
    Test number
    779543138751
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Upper Not Working, Lower Normal Operation (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges Wearing Low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,735 miles (+5,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    142382135634
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,275 miles (+4,673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,275 miles
    Test number
    375027805979
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass43,602 miles (+2,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,602 miles
    Test number
    198668744025
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak , Needs attention.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass41,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    546252936860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,516 miles (+3,890)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    663693387072
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  14. Pass37,626 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,626 miles
    Test number
    198705517542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,309 miles
    Test number
    575014271820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,308 miles (+3,321)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,308 miles
    Test number
    873744281558
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has heavy cracking (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass30,987 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    598648940108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,495 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    196639255062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre poor (cracks in tread)
  19. Fail27,493 miles (+3,557)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,493 miles
    Test number
    477619955087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre poor (cracks in tread)
  20. Pass23,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,936 miles
    Test number
    168100064073
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/f tyres poor condition (cracks in tread)
  21. Fail23,936 miles (+3,781)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,936 miles
    Test number
    517280064089
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/f tyres poor condition (cracks in tread)
  22. Pass20,155 miles (+3,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,155 miles
    Test number
    169585673460
    • NoteWet test
  23. Pass16,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,552 miles
    Test number
    178761182049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,552 miles (+4,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,552 miles
    Test number
    828851282073
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass12,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    236931881045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,513 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    759891081044
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LB08 LJB

Does LB08 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LJB is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LJB?
The MOT on LB08 LJB is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LJB done?
LB08 LJB was recorded at 75,272 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,191 miles a year.
Has LB08 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LJB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 LJB 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 LJB find?
LB08 LJB passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components............

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