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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LB08 TCOMOT history

LB08 TCO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
130,468 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TCO was last recorded at 130,468 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 16,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2022: 84,171 miles, lower than 89,171 miles on 3 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,540 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
16,928 miles
Average per year
8,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,468 miles
  • 2023 – 113,540 miles
  • 2022 – 84,171 miles
  • 2021 – 77,191 miles
  • 2020 – 67,717 miles
  • 2019 – 53,339 miles
  • 2018 – 43,391 miles
  • 2017 – 42,800 miles
  • 2016 – 39,996 miles
  • 2015 – 34,823 miles
  • 2014 – 31,187 miles
  • 2013 – 26,972 miles
  • 2012 – 22,761 miles
  • 2011 – 16,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,468 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,468 miles
    Test number
    552107201652
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,468 miles (+16,928)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,468 miles
    Test number
    587934933454
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,540 miles (+29,369)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,540 miles
    Test number
    511354991648
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,171 miles (-5,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,171 miles
    Test number
    455624683210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Fail89,171 miles (+11,980)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    116140395921
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  6. Pass77,191 miles (+9,474)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,191 miles
    Test number
    420781022084
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  7. Pass67,717 miles (+14,378)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,717 miles
    Test number
    522036058157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,339 miles (+9,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    905270090570
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  9. Pass43,391 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    635151129335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,800 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,800 miles
    Test number
    253971996515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,996 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,996 miles
    Test number
    150258725029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,823 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    726694597023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass31,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,187 miles
    Test number
    628636364271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,187 miles (+4,215)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,187 miles
    Test number
    785586264245
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass26,972 miles (+4,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    469687463201
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres splitting

  16. Pass22,761 miles (+5,891)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,761 miles
    Test number
    388667092274
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S.F WHEEL INNER RIM
    • NoteSURFACE SPLITS TO ALL TYRE WALLS

  17. Pass16,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    308594701393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 TCO

Does LB08 TCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 TCO expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TCO?
The MOT on LB08 TCO expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 TCO done?
LB08 TCO was recorded at 130,468 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 8,765 miles a year.
Has LB08 TCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TCO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 TCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 TCO find?
LB08 TCO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective faded; offside headlamp lens slightly defective faded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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