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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 GKUMOT history

LD08 GKU is a white petrol MINI first used on 5 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LD08 GKU white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
73,438 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GKU was last recorded at 73,438 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2024: 70,612 miles, lower than 98,912 miles on 4 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,583 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
855 miles
Average per year
2,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,438 miles
  • 2025 – 72,583 miles
  • 2024 – 70,612 miles
  • 2023 – 98,912 miles
  • 2022 – 67,008 miles
  • 2021 – 65,986 miles
  • 2017 – 58,159 miles
  • 2016 – 55,889 miles
  • 2015 – 53,712 miles
  • 2014 – 51,172 miles
  • 2013 – 44,257 miles
  • 2012 – 38,090 miles
  • 2011 – 33,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,438 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,438 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    308441308951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,583 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,583 miles
    Test number
    365816674039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,612 miles (-28,300)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,612 miles
    Test number
    315324796598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,912 miles (+31,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    468679936781
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass67,008 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    206347969295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass65,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,986 miles
    Test number
    564305033533
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  7. Pass103,740 km (+1,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,740 km
    Test number
    502905688281
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass101,807 km (+4,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,807 km
    Test number
    910456378559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass97,294 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,294 km
    Test number
    390642456078
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass58,159 miles (+2,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,159 miles
    Test number
    908398010350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass55,889 miles (+2,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,889 miles
    Test number
    323917772025
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass53,712 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    743431012412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,172 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,172 miles
    Test number
    427150444492
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on outside edges
  14. Fail51,172 miles (+6,915)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,172 miles
    Test number
    246569334325
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on outside edges
  15. Pass44,257 miles (+6,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,257 miles
    Test number
    286958353494
    • NoteParking brake warning lamp faulty
  16. Pass38,090 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    727826082080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    565008481025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GKU

Does LD08 GKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GKU is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GKU?
The MOT on LD08 GKU is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 GKU done?
LD08 GKU was recorded at 73,438 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
Has LD08 GKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GKU has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on LD08 GKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 GKU find?
LD08 GKU passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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