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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 TWAMOT history

LD08 TWA is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LD08 TWA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,561 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 TWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 TWA was last recorded at 116,561 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,956 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,605 miles
Average per year
5,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,561 miles
  • 2025 – 110,956 miles
  • 2024 – 108,436 miles
  • 2023 – 105,433 miles
  • 2022 – 101,997 miles
  • 2021 – 99,968 miles
  • 2020 – 97,695 miles
  • 2019 – 94,243 miles
  • 2018 – 89,924 miles
  • 2017 – 82,554 miles
  • 2016 – 73,623 miles
  • 2015 – 65,151 miles
  • 2014 – 57,527 miles
  • 2013 – 48,320 miles
  • 2012 – 38,314 miles
  • 2011 – 30,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,561 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake just met limit. Adjustment required
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and general corrosion

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.

  • Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has some damage but not seriously affecting drivers view.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,561 miles (+5,605)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    399913688635
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met limit. Adjustment required
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface and general corrosion

  2. Pass110,956 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,956 miles
    Test number
    387543902771
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle nearside and offside axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,951 miles (+2,515)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,951 miles
    Test number
    550644663801
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle nearside and offside axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,436 miles (+3,003)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,436 miles
    Test number
    246959023264
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter deteriorated with grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,433 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    137976749942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail105,433 miles (+3,436)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    609947555332
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,997 miles (+2,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,997 miles
    Test number
    353064944868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass99,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,968 miles
    Test number
    557170446047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail99,968 miles (+2,273)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,968 miles
    Test number
    899896725513
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,695 miles (+3,452)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    650240704754
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,243 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,243 miles
    Test number
    749837576781
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  12. Fail94,243 miles (+4,319)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,243 miles
    Test number
    878363513594
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  13. Pass89,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    556296661833
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has some damage but not seriously affecting drivers view.

  14. Fail89,924 miles (+7,370)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    479196969769
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment appears to be broken . as marked look under bonnet. (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has some damage but not seriously affecting drivers view.

  15. Pass82,554 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    921833966009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,623 miles (+8,472)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    709074344130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,151 miles (+7,624)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    489061325170
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning light is on.

  18. Pass57,527 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    926798504134
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Fail57,431 miles (+9,111)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    136275604189
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass48,320 miles (+10,006)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,320 miles
    Test number
    945834583085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAdvise pad wear warning light is on.

  21. Pass38,314 miles (+7,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    225591802161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,683 miles
    Test number
    469970081004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail30,683 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,683 miles
    Test number
    136730981435
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LD08 TWA

Does LD08 TWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 TWA is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 TWA?
The MOT on LD08 TWA is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 TWA done?
LD08 TWA was recorded at 116,561 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,615 miles a year.
Has LD08 TWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 TWA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 TWA 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 LD08 TWA find?
LD08 TWA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 9 more.

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