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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 XMJMOT history

LB08 XMJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
55,820 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XMJ was last recorded at 55,820 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,780 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,820 miles
  • 2025 – 52,953 miles
  • 2024 – 50,959 miles
  • 2023 – 48,425 miles
  • 2022 – 45,467 miles
  • 2021 – 42,306 miles
  • 2020 – 38,785 miles
  • 2019 – 36,454 miles
  • 2018 – 34,096 miles
  • 2017 – 31,625 miles
  • 2016 – 29,017 miles
  • 2015 – 25,276 miles
  • 2014 – 22,855 miles
  • 2013 – 20,607 miles
  • 2012 – 18,184 miles
  • 2011 – 15,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,820 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,820 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    459969957690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail55,780 miles (+2,827)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,780 miles
    Test number
    910417933375
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass52,953 miles (+1,994)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,953 miles
    Test number
    127954134417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,959 miles (+2,534)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    615964531978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,425 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    310496617001
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail48,425 miles (+2,958)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    133039009712
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass45,467 miles (+3,161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    931243873954
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper has slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass42,306 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    533351602714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,260 miles (+3,475)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    961059574958
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass38,785 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,785 miles
    Test number
    456159824246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,454 miles (+2,358)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    258250152127
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass34,096 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    518154417460
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen washers poor

  13. Pass31,625 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,625 miles
    Test number
    938692017445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail31,609 miles (+2,592)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    725487081341
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass29,017 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,017 miles
    Test number
    888286699583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,592 miles (+3,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,592 miles
    Test number
    307384422078
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers prevent full inspection of some components

  17. Pass25,276 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    218501675452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,855 miles (+2,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,855 miles
    Test number
    356452974102
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass20,607 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,607 miles
    Test number
    947342263196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,184 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,184 miles
    Test number
    209201682446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,052 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,052 miles
    Test number
    169910281135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades in poor condition

Questions about LB08 XMJ

Does LB08 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XMJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XMJ?
The MOT on LB08 XMJ is valid until 2 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 XMJ done?
LB08 XMJ was recorded at 55,820 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has LB08 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XMJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 XMJ 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 XMJ find?
LB08 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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