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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 YTZMOT history

LD08 YTZ is a white petrol MINI Cooper first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LD08 YTZ white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,506 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 YTZ was last recorded at 109,506 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,805 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,701 miles
Average per year
6,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,506 miles
  • 2025 – 105,805 miles
  • 2023 – 97,179 miles
  • 2022 – 89,459 miles
  • 2021 – 84,227 miles
  • 2020 – 80,796 miles
  • 2019 – 76,600 miles
  • 2018 – 72,663 miles
  • 2017 – 65,567 miles
  • 2016 – 57,500 miles
  • 2015 – 50,270 miles
  • 2014 – 42,655 miles
  • 2013 – 35,667 miles
  • 2012 – 29,514 miles
  • 2011 – 21,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,506 miles
    Test number
    929302834897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail109,506 miles (+3,701)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,506 miles
    Test number
    418109932757
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass105,805 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,805 miles
    Test number
    834454330204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail105,803 miles (+8,624)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    851734323189
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass97,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    315387410938
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  6. Fail97,179 miles (+7,720)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    367507598646
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  7. Pass89,459 miles (+5,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    313922369602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass84,227 miles (+3,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    415138768436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 2mm inner edge
  9. Pass80,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,796 miles
    Test number
    784622296422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,796 miles (+4,196)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,796 miles
    Test number
    677183533254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass76,600 miles (+3,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,600 miles
    Test number
    249920297750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exjaust box slightly coroded
  12. Pass72,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    896314238523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,663 miles (+97)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    244872349940
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  14. Fail72,566 miles (+6,999)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    808613443229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded
  15. Pass65,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    544119654458
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  16. Fail65,567 miles (+8,067)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    372499015000
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  17. Pass57,500 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    267931177674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,270 miles (+7,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,270 miles
    Test number
    128689940092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass42,655 miles (+6,988)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,655 miles
    Test number
    545063874279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass35,667 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,667 miles
    Test number
    466440073297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,514 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,514 miles
    Test number
    765031272258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,801 miles
    Test number
    947242471246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 YTZ

Does LD08 YTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 YTZ is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YTZ?
The MOT on LD08 YTZ is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 YTZ done?
LD08 YTZ was recorded at 109,506 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,097 miles a year.
Has LD08 YTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YTZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 YTZ 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 YTZ find?
LD08 YTZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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