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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LE04 RBUMOT history

LE04 RBU is a red petrol MINI first used on 9 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LE04 RBU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,229 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 RBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 RBU was last recorded at 156,229 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,316 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
913 miles
Average per year
5,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,229 miles
  • 2025 – 155,316 miles
  • 2024 – 154,741 miles
  • 2022 – 152,533 miles
  • 2021 – 149,084 miles
  • 2019 – 143,292 miles
  • 2017 – 129,331 miles
  • 2016 – 124,381 miles
  • 2015 – 116,344 miles
  • 2014 – 106,810 miles
  • 2013 – 96,241 miles
  • 2012 – 84,501 miles
  • 2011 – 80,066 miles
  • 2010 – 75,182 miles
  • 2009 – 68,663 miles
  • 2008 – 61,241 miles
  • 2007 – 51,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,229 miles
  • 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))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.

  • Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,229 miles (+913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,229 miles
    Test number
    280343536163
    • 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))

  2. Pass155,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,316 miles
    Test number
    393877265323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,316 miles (+575)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,316 miles
    Test number
    378965732343
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,741 miles
    Test number
    537312067491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,741 miles (+2,208)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,741 miles
    Test number
    348122580711
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass152,533 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,533 miles
    Test number
    272470770411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,084 miles
    Test number
    936016034677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,084 miles (+5,792)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,084 miles
    Test number
    674956037506
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass143,292 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,292 miles
    Test number
    836931414100
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail143,292 miles (+13,961)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,292 miles
    Test number
    378421302442
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass129,331 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,331 miles
    Test number
    777040510755
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail129,331 miles (+4,950)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,331 miles
    Test number
    208349404893
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass124,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,381 miles
    Test number
    480770586920
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components slightly corroded

  14. Fail124,381 miles (+8,037)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,381 miles
    Test number
    481739365529
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake and suspension components slightly corroded

  15. Fail116,344 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,344 miles
    Test number
    315046025808
    • DangerousBonnet not opening
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass116,244 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,244 miles
    Test number
    606949145657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,810 miles (+10,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,810 miles
    Test number
    538838814257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass96,241 miles (+11,740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,241 miles
    Test number
    568918023224
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r + o/s/f tyres perished (cracking around tread)

  19. Pass84,501 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    356961732428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,066 miles (+4,884)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,066 miles
    Test number
    999379021298
    • NoteExhaust rear box in poor condition
    • NoteO/s door check strap inop
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSurface rust at rear subframe

  21. Pass75,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    774042970222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,182 miles (+6,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    143399150218
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  23. Pass68,663 miles (+7,422)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    660800249276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight Oil Leaks @ Cam Cover Gasket & Sump Gasket Areas.

  24. Pass61,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    870301868234
    • NoteBoth front wipers, slight split but clearing screen at time of test

  25. Fail61,241 miles (+9,570)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    564816258232
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wipers, slight split but clearing screen at time of test

  26. Pass51,671 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,671 miles
    Test number
    662468547259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,342 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,342 miles
    Test number
    372228417288
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LE04 RBU

Does LE04 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 RBU is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 RBU?
The MOT on LE04 RBU is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 RBU done?
LE04 RBU was recorded at 156,229 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,640 miles a year.
Has LE04 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 RBU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 RBU 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 LE04 RBU find?
LE04 RBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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