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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 YYJMOT history

LD08 YYJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LD08 YYJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,501 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LD08 YYJ was last recorded at 144,501 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 12,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2015: 55,288 miles, lower than 490,543 miles on 13 Mar 2014.

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
132,382 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,119 miles
Average per year
8,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,501 miles
  • 2025 – 132,382 miles
  • 2024 – 122,838 miles
  • 2023 – 111,835 miles
  • 2022 – 99,521 miles
  • 2021 – 93,159 miles
  • 2020 – 88,482 miles
  • 2019 – 82,365 miles
  • 2018 – 79,105 miles
  • 2017 – 72,420 miles
  • 2016 – 63,468 miles
  • 2015 – 55,288 miles
  • 2014 – 490,543 miles
  • 2013 – 41,834 miles
  • 2012 – 35,378 miles
  • 2011 – 22,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,501 miles (+12,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,501 miles
    Test number
    995091492761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,382 miles (+131)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,382 miles
    Test number
    176165380870
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail132,251 miles (+9,413)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,251 miles
    Test number
    902429632788
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass122,838 miles (+11,003)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,838 miles
    Test number
    324701272484
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass111,835 miles (+12,314)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,835 miles
    Test number
    158854515361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,521 miles (+6,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,521 miles
    Test number
    188665216218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,159 miles (+4,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,159 miles
    Test number
    171371026134
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,482 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,482 miles
    Test number
    444445826085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,411 miles (+6,046)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,411 miles
    Test number
    351632651099
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) worn uj on column (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,365 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    317799819341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings deteriorating.

  11. Fail82,363 miles (+3,258)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    409129140976
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings deteriorating.

  12. Pass79,105 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    632257848041
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate in poor condition

  13. Fail79,085 miles (+6,665)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,085 miles
    Test number
    763853657455
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing on outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Number plate in poor condition

  14. Pass72,420 miles (+8,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    969887951495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,468 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    461584796268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,288 miles (-435,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    296920275093
    • NoteBack box outer case correded

  17. Pass490,543 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    490,543 miles
    Test number
    736042774002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust outer case correded

  18. Fail49,054 miles (+7,220)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    297172674063
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust outer case correded

  19. Pass41,834 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,834 miles
    Test number
    975001573025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    598693872098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,377 miles (+12,886)2 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,377 miles
    Test number
    146553672032
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass22,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,491 miles
    Test number
    148550891056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 YYJ

Does LD08 YYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 YYJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YYJ?
The MOT on LD08 YYJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 YYJ done?
LD08 YYJ was recorded at 144,501 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 8,149 miles a year.
Has LD08 YYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YYJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 YYJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 YYJ find?
LD08 YYJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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