MINI
White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LC08 MXEMOT history
LC08 MXE is a white petrol MINI first used on 9 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 76,024 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 MXE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 9 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 MXE was last recorded at 76,024 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,177 miles · 7 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,847 miles
- Average per year
- 4,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,024 miles
- 2024 – 72,177 miles
- 2023 – 68,215 miles
- 2022 – 63,052 miles
- 2021 – 56,498 miles
- 2020 – 52,559 miles
- 2019 – 46,895 miles
- 2018 – 41,380 miles
- 2017 – 33,670 miles
- 2016 – 27,772 miles
- 2015 – 25,236 miles
- 2014 – 20,983 miles
- 2013 – 17,502 miles
- 2012 – 13,589 miles
- 2011 – 9,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 76,024 miles
- Test number
- 293183738985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,024 miles (+3,847)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,024 miles
- Test number
- 731957556583
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass72,177 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 72,177 miles
- Test number
- 908234283757
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail72,177 miles (+3,962)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,177 miles
- Test number
- 436832581033
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,215 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 68,215 miles
- Test number
- 579379146461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm snow tyre 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm snow tyre 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside rear upper stop light and side light not working
Fail68,190 miles (+5,138)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,190 miles
- Test number
- 249261492643
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm snow tyre 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm snow tyre 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside rear upper stop light and side light not working
Pass63,052 miles (+6,554)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 63,052 miles
- Test number
- 464006769491
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,498 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 56,498 miles
- Test number
- 857582097528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,494 miles (+3,935)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,494 miles
- Test number
- 542381191169
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,559 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 52,559 miles
- Test number
- 152003868689
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail52,553 miles (+5,658)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,553 miles
- Test number
- 862899950042
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,895 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 46,895 miles
- Test number
- 936017678566
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nsr upper position lamp not working, 1 of 2
Fail46,895 miles (+5,515)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,895 miles
- Test number
- 665580658469
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nsr upper position lamp not working, 1 of 2
Pass41,380 miles (+7,710)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,380 miles
- Test number
- 444104184046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,670 miles (+5,898)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 33,670 miles
- Test number
- 562881641568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,772 miles (+2,536)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 27,772 miles
- Test number
- 456841643575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,236 miles (+4,253)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 25,236 miles
- Test number
- 869919825186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,983 miles (+3,481)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 20,983 miles
- Test number
- 298389224434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,502 miles (+3,913)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 17,502 miles
- Test number
- 326987413195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,589 miles (+4,215)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 13,589 miles
- Test number
- 405846122125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 9,374 miles
- Test number
- 179752401125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 MXE
- Does LC08 MXE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 MXE is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 MXE?
- The MOT on LC08 MXE is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 MXE done?
- LC08 MXE was recorded at 76,024 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
- Has LC08 MXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 MXE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC08 MXE 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 LC08 MXE find?
- LC08 MXE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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