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Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LE56 NLAMOT history

LE56 NLA is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

LE56 NLA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
76,327 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 NLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 NLA was last recorded at 76,327 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 12,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,487 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12,840 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,327 miles
  • 2024 – 63,487 miles
  • 2023 – 48,132 miles
  • 2022 – 42,639 miles
  • 2021 – 40,590 miles
  • 2020 – 37,701 miles
  • 2019 – 35,236 miles
  • 2018 – 32,509 miles
  • 2017 – 29,830 miles
  • 2016 – 26,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,327 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryKnocking under vehicle but nothing major found at time of test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive General (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower engine stabliser bushes are slightly worn and contaminated with oil
  • AdvisorySlight play in rear anti roll bar D-bushes

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,327 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,327 miles
    Test number
    439387978172
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnocking under vehicle but nothing major found at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive General (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower engine stabliser bushes are slightly worn and contaminated with oil
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear anti roll bar D-bushes

  2. Fail76,327 miles (+12,840)4 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,327 miles
    Test number
    949676014664
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnocking under vehicle but nothing major found at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive General (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower engine stabliser bushes are slightly worn and contaminated with oil
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear anti roll bar D-bushes

  3. Pass63,487 miles (+15,355)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,487 miles
    Test number
    516439033284
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  4. Pass48,132 miles (+5,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,132 miles
    Test number
    896746353928
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front - advise polishing (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass42,639 miles (+2,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    758710090348
    • 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))

  6. Pass40,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    545070807482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail40,590 miles (+2,889)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    668519028391
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass37,701 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    947573634990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,236 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    35,236 miles
    Test number
    952450131800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,509 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,509 miles
    Test number
    146618531528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,830 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    148474757348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,785 miles
    Test number
    565570472533
    • AdvisoryCovers under the car
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • 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)

  13. Pass38,442 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,442 km
    Test number
    509122415241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 NLA

Does LE56 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 NLA expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 NLA?
The MOT on LE56 NLA expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 NLA done?
LE56 NLA was recorded at 76,327 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has LE56 NLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 NLA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LE56 NLA 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 LE56 NLA find?
LE56 NLA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly damaged; knocking under vehicle but nothing major found at time of test; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 10 more.

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