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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LD04 UNEMOT history

LD04 UNE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

LD04 UNE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
187,820 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD04 UNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD04 UNE was last recorded at 187,820 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,804 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
9,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,820 miles
  • 2024 – 175,420 miles
  • 2023 – 163,076 miles
  • 2022 – 152,408 miles
  • 2021 – 144,267 miles
  • 2019 – 130,375 miles
  • 2018 – 118,273 miles
  • 2017 – 105,131 miles
  • 2016 – 94,415 miles
  • 2015 – 79,865 miles
  • 2014 – 65,605 miles
  • 2013 – 52,488 miles
  • 2012 – 45,202 miles
  • 2011 – 39,426 miles
  • 2010 – 33,448 miles
  • 2009 – 29,442 miles
  • 2008 – 24,420 miles
  • 2007 – 20,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,820 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,820 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    187,820 miles
    Test number
    550586702330
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail187,804 miles (+12,384)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,804 miles
    Test number
    514910247526
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,420 miles (+12,344)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,420 miles
    Test number
    218370102482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front shock absorber
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support bracket corroded

  4. Pass163,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,076 miles
    Test number
    255112424147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,064 miles (+10,656)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,064 miles
    Test number
    591881063274
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass152,408 miles (+12)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    341813207535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted

  7. Fail152,396 miles (+8,129)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,396 miles
    Test number
    376248347909
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted

  8. Pass144,267 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,267 miles
    Test number
    208349878485
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail144,255 miles (+13,880)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,255 miles
    Test number
    630662591709
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass130,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    700532027785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,363 miles (+12,090)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,363 miles
    Test number
    622589946207
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass118,273 miles (+13,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,273 miles
    Test number
    918767243438
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column universal joint

  13. Pass105,131 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,131 miles
    Test number
    706192444452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn unevenly

  14. Fail104,979 miles (+10,564)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,979 miles
    Test number
    557302849904
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn unevenly

  15. Pass94,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    860342495896
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,415 miles (+14,550)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    685666800489
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,865 miles (+14,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    609783985193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,605 miles (+13,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,605 miles
    Test number
    799352794197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,488 miles (+7,286)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    577592193143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded & mounting broken

  20. Pass45,202 miles (+86)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,202 miles
    Test number
    486874392119
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre is cracked and in poor condition between the tread and side wall
    • NoteRear exhaust box is very corroded

  21. Fail45,116 miles (+5,690)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    578779582172
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre is cracked and in poor condition between the tread and side wall
    • NoteRear exhaust box is very corroded

  22. Pass39,426 miles (+5,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    199260191194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass33,448 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,448 miles
    Test number
    290834080114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,442 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,442 miles
    Test number
    983917089129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,420 miles (+3,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,420 miles
    Test number
    424900948172
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass20,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    154078737181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,644 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    243198737145
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD04 UNE

Does LD04 UNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD04 UNE expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD04 UNE?
The MOT on LD04 UNE expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD04 UNE done?
LD04 UNE was recorded at 187,820 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 9,445 miles a year.
Has LD04 UNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD04 UNE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD04 UNE 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 UNE find?
LD04 UNE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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