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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LC08 UNHMOT history

LC08 UNH is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

LC08 UNH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
168,257 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UNH was last recorded at 168,257 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,260 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
997 miles
Average per year
10,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,257 miles
  • 2024 – 167,260 miles
  • 2023 – 166,062 miles
  • 2022 – 162,713 miles
  • 2020 – 162,372 miles
  • 2018 – 139,052 miles
  • 2017 – 134,349 miles
  • 2016 – 120,279 miles
  • 2014 – 88,911 miles
  • 2013 – 84,264 miles
  • 2012 – 52,094 miles
  • 2011 – 20,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,257 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,257 miles (+997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,257 miles
    Test number
    616128249755
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass167,260 miles (+1,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,260 miles
    Test number
    450366489511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass166,062 miles (+3,349)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,062 miles
    Test number
    716554819363
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
  4. Pass162,713 miles (+341)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,713 miles
    Test number
    999908873965
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail162,372 miles5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,372 miles
    Test number
    383965129343
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Advisory2 small chips in screen
  6. Pass248,306 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    248,306 km
    Test number
    885167803987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail248,297 km1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,297 km
    Test number
    442547105413
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass139,052 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,052 miles
    Test number
    751231593891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,349 miles
    Test number
    671744056774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail134,349 miles (+14,070)4 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,349 miles
    Test number
    335620341739
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D"mounts (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracked in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak front of engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cut out twice during mot for no reason
  11. Pass120,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,279 miles
    Test number
    103767607968
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail120,279 miles (+31,368)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,279 miles
    Test number
    777958013317
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slighty binding
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass88,911 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,911 miles
    Test number
    905338854205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    187656093221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,264 miles (+32,170)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    635726593222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass52,094 miles (+31,928)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,094 miles
    Test number
    656852342247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass20,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    347833351490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 UNH

Does LC08 UNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 UNH expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UNH?
The MOT on LC08 UNH expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 UNH done?
LC08 UNH was recorded at 168,257 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 10,764 miles a year.
Has LC08 UNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UNH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LC08 UNH 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 UNH find?
LC08 UNH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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