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White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LD56 EWLMOT history

LD56 EWL is a white petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LD56 EWL white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,001 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 EWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 EWL was last recorded at 94,001 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,001 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,001 miles
  • 2024 – 86,784 miles
  • 2023 – 75,586 miles
  • 2022 – 68,951 miles
  • 2020 – 63,267 miles
  • 2019 – 59,195 miles
  • 2018 – 54,112 miles
  • 2017 – 45,532 miles
  • 2015 – 37,875 miles
  • 2014 – 32,557 miles
  • 2013 – 27,086 miles
  • 2012 – 23,219 miles
  • 2011 – 18,851 miles
  • 2010 – 14,365 miles
  • 2009 – 11,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,001 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,001 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    819999562239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,001 miles (+7,217)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    424000288079
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,784 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    193486740453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail86,747 miles (+4,631)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    208928884748
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,116 miles (+6,530)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,116 miles
    Test number
    740794731648
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,586 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    118445922956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail75,582 miles (+6,631)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,582 miles
    Test number
    415038492392
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass68,951 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,951 miles
    Test number
    740757865429
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail68,946 miles (+5,679)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,946 miles
    Test number
    430485513436
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass63,267 miles (+4,072)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    185550986090
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass59,195 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,195 miles
    Test number
    851409237388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,112 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    901775050561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,261 miles (+3,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    378506230516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point block is missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass45,532 miles (+7,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,532 miles
    Test number
    720618996024
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  15. Pass37,875 miles (+5,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    508555461614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  16. Pass32,557 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,557 miles
    Test number
    209348764267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,556 miles (+5,470)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,556 miles
    Test number
    257007064238
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,086 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,086 miles
    Test number
    447315253257
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail27,086 miles (+3,867)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,086 miles
    Test number
    579855453256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass23,219 miles (+4,368)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,219 miles
    Test number
    288010352214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust rear box is slightly corruded.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a deep cut on the outter side walls.

  21. Pass18,851 miles (+125)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,851 miles
    Test number
    319480881284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteObject hanging from rear view mirror but not affecting the drivers view of the road ahead
    • NoteOffside front jacking point rubber block missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated and cracked on outer sidewall

  22. Fail18,726 miles (+4,361)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,726 miles
    Test number
    935283271266
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteObject hanging from rear view mirror but not affecting the drivers view of the road ahead
    • NoteOffside front jacking point rubber block missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated and cracked on outer sidewall

  23. Pass14,365 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,365 miles
    Test number
    970212270260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,062 miles
    Test number
    123446769202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,062 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,062 miles
    Test number
    712526669262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD56 EWL

Does LD56 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 EWL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 EWL?
The MOT on LD56 EWL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 EWL done?
LD56 EWL was recorded at 94,001 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,092 miles a year.
Has LD56 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 EWL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 EWL 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 LD56 EWL find?
LD56 EWL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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