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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LE51 DPFMOT history

LE51 DPF is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

LE51 DPF silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
108,879 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 DPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 DPF was last recorded at 108,879 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,870 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,879 miles
  • 2023 – 108,480 miles
  • 2022 – 105,848 miles
  • 2021 – 104,614 miles
  • 2020 – 103,839 miles
  • 2019 – 101,842 miles
  • 2018 – 99,652 miles
  • 2017 – 96,884 miles
  • 2016 – 95,930 miles
  • 2015 – 94,427 miles
  • 2014 – 91,778 miles
  • 2013 – 86,231 miles
  • 2012 – 79,674 miles
  • 2009 – 77,866 miles
  • 2008 – 69,377 miles
  • 2007 – 56,852 miles
  • 2006 – 50,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,879 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,879 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,879 miles
    Test number
    639252684173
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail108,870 miles (+390)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,870 miles
    Test number
    928597246251
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass108,480 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,480 miles
    Test number
    327715403653
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,479 miles (+2,631)2 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    556135654345
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Front Brake Pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,848 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,848 miles
    Test number
    363868959542
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail105,847 miles (+1,233)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    122316452745
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass104,614 miles (+775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    184281192237
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass103,839 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,839 miles
    Test number
    470012626264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorating

  9. Fail103,815 miles (+1,973)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    499175798681
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light does not work

  10. Pass101,842 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,842 miles
    Test number
    370893333791
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryJudder on steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir area moist

  11. Fail101,841 miles (+2,189)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,841 miles
    Test number
    101810560693
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryJudder on steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir area moist

  12. Pass99,652 miles (+17)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    842927704197
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front McPherson strut top mount bearing deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMoisture around power steering pump areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine areas
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

  13. Fail99,635 miles (+2,751)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    138908934034
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front McPherson strut top mount bearing deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMoisture around power steering pump areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine areas
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

  14. Pass96,884 miles (+954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,884 miles
    Test number
    453691320515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir to rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass95,930 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,930 miles
    Test number
    379477252963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,427 miles (+2,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    244725702063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  17. Pass91,778 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    688662064202
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail91,776 miles (+5,545)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,776 miles
    Test number
    786951764261
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,231 miles (+6,557)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    416500823395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear
    • NoteCenter stop inop
    • NoteExhaust weak/corroded

  20. Pass79,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    286725702393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,674 miles (+1,808)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    437155302444
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear high level brake light not working

  22. Pass77,866 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,866 miles
    Test number
    133940999498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail77,863 miles (+8,486)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,863 miles
    Test number
    570433889018
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass69,377 miles (+12,525)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    200461798089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,852 miles (+6,448)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    373820887046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wering on inside edges

  26. Pass50,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,404 miles
    Test number
    894877686045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 DPF

Does LE51 DPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE51 DPF expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE51 DPF?
The MOT on LE51 DPF expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE51 DPF done?
LE51 DPF was recorded at 108,879 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 3,159 miles a year.
Has LE51 DPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 DPF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LE51 DPF 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 LE51 DPF find?
LE51 DPF passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing, and 2 more.

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