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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LC04 DFNMOT history

LC04 DFN is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

LC04 DFN black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
130,438 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 DFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 DFN was last recorded at 130,438 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 9,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,267 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,171 miles
Average per year
5,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,438 miles
  • 2023 – 121,267 miles
  • 2022 – 108,764 miles
  • 2021 – 102,720 miles
  • 2020 – 96,647 miles
  • 2019 – 90,083 miles
  • 2017 – 85,619 miles
  • 2016 – 78,752 miles
  • 2015 – 72,475 miles
  • 2014 – 66,416 miles
  • 2013 – 54,610 miles
  • 2012 – 50,379 miles
  • 2011 – 47,577 miles
  • 2010 – 44,526 miles
  • 2008 – 36,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,438 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,438 miles (+9,171)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,438 miles
    Test number
    957711713272
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass121,267 miles (+12,503)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,267 miles
    Test number
    656940831503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,764 miles (+6,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,764 miles
    Test number
    646409613012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass102,720 miles (+287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    361040158857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail102,433 miles (+5,786)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,433 miles
    Test number
    636396667057
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass96,647 miles (+6,564)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,647 miles
    Test number
    730525295020
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deteriorating
  7. Pass90,083 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    763639640260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail90,070 miles (+4,451)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,070 miles
    Test number
    205905076260
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass85,619 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,619 miles
    Test number
    606931585193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    474549083178
    • AdvisoryO/S/R JACKING BLOCK MISSINC
  11. Fail78,752 miles (+6,277)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    355128988098
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R JACKING BLOCK MISSINC
  12. Pass72,475 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    646399792533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,416 miles (+11,806)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,416 miles
    Test number
    887198484267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,610 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    897250483282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,379 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    508278802279
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass50,379 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    909258002263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,577 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,577 miles
    Test number
    998817591104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,526 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    240747990101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,473 miles (+8,318)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,473 miles
    Test number
    471605440188
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass36,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,155 miles
    Test number
    142113398136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 DFN

Does LC04 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 DFN expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 DFN?
The MOT on LC04 DFN expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 DFN done?
LC04 DFN was recorded at 130,438 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 5,802 miles a year.
Has LC04 DFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 DFN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LC04 DFN 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 LC04 DFN find?
LC04 DFN passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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