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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LC02 MWDMOT history

LC02 MWD is a red petrol MINI first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LC02 MWD red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,885 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 MWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 MWD was last recorded at 101,885 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,756 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,129 miles
Average per year
4,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,885 miles
  • 2024 – 99,756 miles
  • 2023 – 97,885 miles
  • 2022 – 96,276 miles
  • 2021 – 93,973 miles
  • 2020 – 91,910 miles
  • 2019 – 88,874 miles
  • 2018 – 82,706 miles
  • 2017 – 78,190 miles
  • 2016 – 73,466 miles
  • 2015 – 67,737 miles
  • 2013 – 57,415 miles
  • 2012 – 50,707 miles
  • 2011 – 43,152 miles
  • 2010 – 40,763 miles
  • 2009 – 34,287 miles
  • 2008 – 31,388 miles
  • 2007 – 27,796 miles
  • 2006 – 24,575 miles
  • 2005 – 18,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,885 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    213494541535
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  2. Fail101,885 miles (+2,129)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    345787789965
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  3. Pass99,756 miles (+1,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,756 miles
    Test number
    451002545293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass97,885 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    424590937456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,276 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,276 miles
    Test number
    135317491633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,973 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    380974660214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,910 miles (+3,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    978542484674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  8. Pass88,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,874 miles
    Test number
    526480963706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,873 miles (+6,167)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,873 miles
    Test number
    379073051283
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,706 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    553956903214
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail82,706 miles (+4,516)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    150689443321
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass78,190 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    183985269001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,146 miles (+4,680)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,146 miles
    Test number
    184670810564
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass73,466 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,466 miles
    Test number
    415733590252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,379 miles (+5,642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,379 miles
    Test number
    788605361510
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass67,737 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    775224920853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,731 miles (+5,085)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,731 miles
    Test number
    182856875255
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass62,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,646 miles
    Test number
    827202005097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,646 miles (+5,231)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,646 miles
    Test number
    959242005071
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass57,415 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,415 miles
    Test number
    117560523363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,707 miles (+7,555)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    167125202394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,152 miles (+2,389)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,152 miles
    Test number
    149185791205
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOsr tyre cracking

  23. Pass40,763 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    201783020324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,287 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,287 miles
    Test number
    392907789251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,388 miles (+3,592)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,388 miles
    Test number
    394590288424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOff side rear /near side rear tyre outer wall slight crackes

  26. Pass27,796 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    302672717492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass24,575 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,575 miles
    Test number
    262955996139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    18,674 miles
    Test number
    150993095162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 MWD

Does LC02 MWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 MWD is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC02 MWD?
The MOT on LC02 MWD is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 MWD done?
LC02 MWD was recorded at 101,885 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,106 miles a year.
Has LC02 MWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 MWD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC02 MWD 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 MWD find?
LC02 MWD passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; fuel cap seal starting to perish.

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