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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB08 TLXMOT history

LB08 TLX is a black diesel MINI first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,493 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TLX was last recorded at 132,493 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 10,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,307 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,186 miles
Average per year
7,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,493 miles
  • 2024 – 122,307 miles
  • 2023 – 115,576 miles
  • 2022 – 111,245 miles
  • 2021 – 104,690 miles
  • 2020 – 99,337 miles
  • 2019 – 92,003 miles
  • 2018 – 85,228 miles
  • 2017 – 79,404 miles
  • 2016 – 66,740 miles
  • 2015 – 61,253 miles
  • 2014 – 54,464 miles
  • 2013 – 41,956 miles
  • 2012 – 32,622 miles
  • 2011 – 18,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,493 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • General surface rust on suspension and chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn (rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,493 miles (+10,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    393381156465
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  2. Pass122,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,307 miles
    Test number
    785493894036
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth subframes rusty condition
    • AdvisoryHeadlights poor image

  3. Fail122,307 miles (+8)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,307 miles
    Test number
    269725242207
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth subframes rusty condition
    • AdvisoryHeadlights poor image

  4. Fail122,299 miles (+6,723)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,299 miles
    Test number
    566880935631
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass115,576 miles (+4,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,576 miles
    Test number
    442314771898
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  6. Pass111,245 miles (+6,555)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,245 miles
    Test number
    101845246463
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  7. Pass104,690 miles (+5,353)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    920956773152
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis

  8. Pass99,337 miles (+10)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    406431919289
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  9. Fail99,327 miles (+7,324)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,327 miles
    Test number
    745049885200
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  10. Pass92,003 miles (+6,775)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    831087510067
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  11. Pass85,228 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    764505002780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,404 miles (+12,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,404 miles
    Test number
    321298419108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass66,740 miles (+5,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    950754263160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass61,253 miles (+6,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    830637082427
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  15. Fail54,464 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    379689594141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
    • NoteEngine light on

  16. Pass54,464 miles (+12,508)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    665369494141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass41,956 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    309293503248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,890 miles (+9,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    737151303222
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass32,622 miles (+13,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,622 miles
    Test number
    609770202201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,717 miles
    Test number
    126225071116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,717 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,717 miles
    Test number
    215035771120
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB08 TLX

Does LB08 TLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TLX is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TLX?
The MOT on LB08 TLX is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 TLX done?
LB08 TLX was recorded at 132,493 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,929 miles a year.
Has LB08 TLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TLX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 TLX 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 TLX find?
LB08 TLX passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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