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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC02 AOVMOT history

LC02 AOV is a green petrol MINI first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

LC02 AOV green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
100,248 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 AOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 AOV was last recorded at 100,248 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,246 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,248 miles
  • 2024 – 94,584 miles
  • 2023 – 94,218 miles
  • 2022 – 92,096 miles
  • 2020 – 88,595 miles
  • 2019 – 80,039 miles
  • 2016 – 77,984 miles
  • 2015 – 63,235 miles
  • 2014 – 59,671 miles
  • 2013 – 53,392 miles
  • 2012 – 47,776 miles
  • 2011 – 40,359 miles
  • 2010 – 35,517 miles
  • 2009 – 14,950 miles
  • 2007 – 10,873 miles
  • 2006 – 9,632 miles
  • 2005 – 7,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,248 miles
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,248 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    589238967153
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Fail100,246 miles (+5,662)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    106547175169
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass94,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,584 miles
    Test number
    371434093668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail94,584 miles (+21)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,584 miles
    Test number
    107927457729
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail94,563 miles (+345)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,563 miles
    Test number
    530356159234
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Shock absorber top bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  6. Pass94,218 miles (+2,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    666710225502
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass92,096 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    895061986431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail92,003 miles (+3,408)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    576502128350
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise and Vibration From Engine When in Gear With Brake Applied
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass88,595 miles (+8,556)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    856221443131
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass80,039 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    937185441709
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail80,039 miles (+2,055)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    476248253571
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass77,984 miles (+14,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,984 miles
    Test number
    226757434015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,235 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    487088246120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,671 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    938808214296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,392 miles (+5,616)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    505614513291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,776 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    268404142223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,359 miles (+4,842)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,359 miles
    Test number
    897190181213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge
  18. Pass35,517 miles (+20,567)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,517 miles
    Test number
    230615680245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,950 miles (+743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,950 miles
    Test number
    301126039326
    • NoteRear exhaust box is very rusty
  20. Pass14,207 miles (+3,334)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,207 miles
    Test number
    381834539176
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteNoise from steering
  21. Pass10,873 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,873 miles
    Test number
    393761197466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,632 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,632 miles
    Test number
    731212516358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    7,902 miles
    Test number
    471996105338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 AOV

Does LC02 AOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 AOV expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 AOV?
The MOT on LC02 AOV expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 AOV done?
LC02 AOV was recorded at 100,248 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has LC02 AOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 AOV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC02 AOV 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 LC02 AOV find?
LC02 AOV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive; offside rear nail in tyre.

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