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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LE02 SDOMOT history

LE02 SDO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

LE02 SDO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
118,348 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 SDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 SDO was last recorded at 118,348 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 2,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,778 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,570 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,348 miles
  • 2023 – 115,778 miles
  • 2022 – 115,762 miles
  • 2021 – 108,594 miles
  • 2020 – 105,924 miles
  • 2019 – 101,063 miles
  • 2018 – 96,529 miles
  • 2017 – 86,637 miles
  • 2016 – 79,314 miles
  • 2015 – 72,450 miles
  • 2014 – 66,169 miles
  • 2013 – 63,999 miles
  • 2012 – 61,354 miles
  • 2011 – 57,916 miles
  • 2010 – 53,510 miles
  • 2009 – 46,417 miles
  • 2008 – 39,708 miles
  • 2006 – 32,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear tyre wearing out-of-shape/stepping on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp beam images deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,348 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,348 miles
    Test number
    536180313109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,778 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,778 miles
    Test number
    676306420910
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail115,762 miles (+7,168)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,762 miles
    Test number
    356284187763
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front main beam low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,594 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,594 miles
    Test number
    525354858384
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing out-of-shape/stepping on inside edge

  5. Fail108,532 miles (+2,608)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,532 miles
    Test number
    853565637635
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector reflecting white to the rear both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing out-of-shape/stepping on inside edge
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images deteriorated

  6. Pass105,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,924 miles
    Test number
    595535905053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,924 miles (+4,861)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,924 miles
    Test number
    764161539965
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure strap excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure clamp defective/loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images deteriorated

  8. Pass101,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    120843984559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,063 miles (+4,534)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    543053112347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    791364197474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail96,529 miles (+9,892)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    519586150150
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass86,637 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    192280972635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has small split in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty

  13. Fail86,634 miles (+7,320)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    448646335832
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has small split in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty

  14. Pass79,314 miles (+6,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,314 miles
    Test number
    727305250247
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split

  15. Pass72,450 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    819460315155
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to split

  16. Fail72,450 miles (+6,281)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    589807105168
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to split

  17. Pass66,169 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    426413514116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,999 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    206051003290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,354 miles (+3,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,354 miles
    Test number
    319107622272
    • 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)

  20. Pass57,916 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,916 miles
    Test number
    116373841136
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/f tyre wall

  21. Fail57,916 miles (+4,406)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,916 miles
    Test number
    505093141107
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/f tyre wall

  22. Pass53,510 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    870168950134
    • NoteNew rack boot fitted no sign of oil leak at MOT RETEST

  23. Fail53,494 miles (+7,077)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    211892550401
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  24. Pass46,417 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,417 miles
    Test number
    654316649114
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag warning light illuminated

  25. Fail46,417 miles (+6,709)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,417 miles
    Test number
    190356449173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag warning light illuminated

  26. Pass39,708 miles (+7,033)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    363062958192
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f tyre not exposing cord
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteLong travel on h/brake lever

  27. Pass32,675 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,675 miles
    Test number
    690639836301
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are lacking air

Questions about LE02 SDO

Does LE02 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 SDO expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 SDO?
The MOT on LE02 SDO expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 SDO done?
LE02 SDO was recorded at 118,348 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has LE02 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 SDO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LE02 SDO 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 LE02 SDO find?
LE02 SDO passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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