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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LD04 LJCMOT history

LD04 LJC is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

LD04 LJC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
82,031 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD04 LJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD04 LJC was last recorded at 82,031 miles on 16 May 2026, 2,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,821 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,210 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,031 miles
  • 2025 – 79,821 miles
  • 2024 – 76,123 miles
  • 2023 – 68,902 miles
  • 2022 – 64,543 miles
  • 2020 – 59,639 miles
  • 2019 – 53,881 miles
  • 2018 – 49,151 miles
  • 2017 – 46,547 miles
  • 2016 – 44,805 miles
  • 2015 – 42,438 miles
  • 2014 – 40,113 miles
  • 2013 – 38,103 miles
  • 2012 – 36,014 miles
  • 2011 – 32,080 miles
  • 2010 – 29,384 miles
  • 2009 – 24,557 miles
  • 2008 – 19,966 miles
  • 2007 – 15,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,031 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Engine oil level reading minimum level

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust rear silencer corroded (slight leaks and internal baffles worn in silencer?)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside rear light cluster (outer) lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside rear tyre (inner) tread worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,031 miles (+2,210)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    499348511781
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass79,821 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    428383129200
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level reading minimum level
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded (slight leaks and internal baffles worn in silencer?)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light cluster (outer) lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre (inner) tread worn

  3. Fail79,821 miles (+3,698)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    871977013818
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level reading minimum level
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded (slight leaks and internal baffles worn in silencer?)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light cluster (outer) lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre (inner) tread worn

  4. Pass76,123 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,123 miles
    Test number
    107528299340
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level reading low on dipstick
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Electric pump seals wearing? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail76,122 miles (+7,220)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,122 miles
    Test number
    866178740205
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level reading low on dipstick
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Electric pump seals wearing? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass68,902 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,902 miles
    Test number
    389662527231
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear jacking mount rubber missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks engine area
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from electronic power steering pump

  7. Fail68,902 miles (+4,359)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,902 miles
    Test number
    967551385579
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear jacking mount rubber missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks engine area
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from electronic power steering pump

  8. Pass64,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,543 miles
    Test number
    328905807369
    • 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))

  9. Fail64,541 miles (+4,902)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    564262462964
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass59,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,639 miles
    Test number
    314513811786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,639 miles (+5,758)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,639 miles
    Test number
    532122525205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,881 miles (+611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,881 miles
    Test number
    830205527352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail53,270 miles (+4,119)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    935975242778
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass49,151 miles (+2,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    347041535213
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))

  15. Pass46,547 miles (+1,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,547 miles
    Test number
    174772206943
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE ON O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass44,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    727151674572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk sticky but still effective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear exhaust box rubber worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall has small cut
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lens missing

  17. Fail44,805 miles (+2,367)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    141781381729
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk sticky but still effective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear exhaust box rubber worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall has small cut
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lens missing

  18. Pass42,438 miles (+2,325)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,438 miles
    Test number
    647682455146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass40,113 miles (+2,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    475810264148
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perrish

  20. Pass38,103 miles (+2,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,103 miles
    Test number
    347422103310
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split.

  21. Pass36,014 miles (+3,934)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    857098312355
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePAS PUMP NOISEY

  22. Pass32,080 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,080 miles
    Test number
    126077061491
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail32,080 miles (+2,696)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,080 miles
    Test number
    529277561080
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass29,384 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    462742960044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,557 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,557 miles
    Test number
    851355569063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,966 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,966 miles
    Test number
    611216768075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,765 miles
    Test number
    714595238004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,765 miles (+4,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,765 miles
    Test number
    492505338076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass15,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,643 miles
    Test number
    760404557077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD04 LJC

Does LD04 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD04 LJC is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD04 LJC?
The MOT on LD04 LJC is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD04 LJC done?
LD04 LJC was recorded at 82,031 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has LD04 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD04 LJC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD04 LJC 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 LD04 LJC find?
LD04 LJC passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 8 more.

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