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MINI Cooper

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 AURMOT history

LF02 AUR is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 71,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LF02 AUR green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,153 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 AUR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 AUR was last recorded at 71,153 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,897 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
3,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,153 miles
  • 2023 – 70,897 miles
  • 2022 – 70,636 miles
  • 2021 – 70,166 miles
  • 2019 – 69,323 miles
  • 2018 – 67,484 miles
  • 2017 – 59,039 miles
  • 2016 – 53,146 miles
  • 2015 – 48,743 miles
  • 2014 – 46,447 miles
  • 2013 – 38,714 miles
  • 2012 – 32,236 miles
  • 2011 – 30,256 miles
  • 2010 – 27,735 miles
  • 2009 – 24,901 miles
  • 2008 – 18,405 miles
  • 2007 – 15,190 miles
  • 2006 – 13,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper trim slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 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.

  • Coil spring corroded Both Front

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    642323409706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper trim slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    604494482896
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper trim slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    644598437488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,153 miles (+256)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    577242037551
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass70,897 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    349349544339
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,897 miles (+261)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    361229649491
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,636 miles (+470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    474002236189
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,166 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,166 miles
    Test number
    623508056012
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail70,166 miles (+843)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,166 miles
    Test number
    860088416780
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,323 miles (+17)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,323 miles
    Test number
    986054730253
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch slighty loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's starting to crack
    • AdvisoryFront bumper trim insecure on the offside corner but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisoryInner shoulder wear to the nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside engine upper mount bush starting to perish
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both front coil springs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to offside rear coil spring
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub frame

  11. Fail69,306 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    853127847919
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail69,302 miles (+1,818)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    803750573747
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective system remains secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront bumper trim insecure on the offside corner but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisoryInner shoulder wear to the nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub frame
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the offside front coil spring

  13. Pass67,484 miles (+8,445)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    487867841883
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass59,039 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    383126202874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    335833334593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,146 miles (+4,403)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    887085854212
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,743 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,743 miles
    Test number
    177859502051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is a run flat tyre with a puncture repair
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak pump/pipe area

  18. Fail48,743 miles (+2,296)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,743 miles
    Test number
    632965435788
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is a run flat tyre with a puncture repair
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak pump/pipe area

  19. Fail46,447 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    216143794283
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass46,447 miles (+7,733)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    375343394429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass38,714 miles (+6,478)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,714 miles
    Test number
    295504973251
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms,rear bushes stating to split
    • NoteFuel cal seal perished /cracking

  22. Fail32,236 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,236 miles
    Test number
    338153192478
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  23. Pass32,236 miles (+1,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,236 miles
    Test number
    369923992235
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  24. Fail30,256 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,256 miles
    Test number
    808927491297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  25. Pass30,256 miles (+2,521)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,256 miles
    Test number
    927087091225
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  26. Pass27,735 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,735 miles
    Test number
    462673790246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,901 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,901 miles
    Test number
    140423599230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,405 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,405 miles
    Test number
    630094898207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,190 miles
    Test number
    441444387298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail15,190 miles (+2,178)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,190 miles
    Test number
    543714687261
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  31. Pass13,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,012 miles
    Test number
    821785986211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail13,012 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,012 miles
    Test number
    521054386222
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF02 AUR

Does LF02 AUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 AUR is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 AUR?
The MOT on LF02 AUR is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 AUR done?
LF02 AUR was recorded at 71,153 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 3,355 miles a year.
Has LF02 AUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 AUR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 AUR 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 LF02 AUR find?
LF02 AUR passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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