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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 DKNMOT history

LF02 DKN is a red petrol MINI first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 223,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

LF02 DKN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
223,398 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 DKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 DKN was last recorded at 223,398 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 7,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,924 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,474 miles
Average per year
11,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 223,398 miles
  • 2023 – 215,924 miles
  • 2022 – 210,553 miles
  • 2021 – 201,742 miles
  • 2020 – 191,568 miles
  • 2019 – 178,749 miles
  • 2018 – 165,158 miles
  • 2017 – 151,108 miles
  • 2016 – 138,661 miles
  • 2015 – 125,374 miles
  • 2014 – 111,610 miles
  • 2013 – 97,051 miles
  • 2012 – 83,980 miles
  • 2011 – 70,196 miles
  • 2010 – 56,062 miles
  • 2009 – 46,239 miles
  • 2008 – 36,909 miles
  • 2007 – 27,048 miles
  • 2006 – 22,026 miles
  • 2005 – 11,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,398 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,398 miles (+7,474)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    223,398 miles
    Test number
    392335256282
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass215,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    215,924 miles
    Test number
    114740747654
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail215,919 miles (+5,366)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,919 miles
    Test number
    133123381830
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,553 miles (+8,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,553 miles
    Test number
    698876402842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass201,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    201,742 miles
    Test number
    365410453306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail201,742 miles (+10,174)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,742 miles
    Test number
    584100309541
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass191,568 miles (+12,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    191,568 miles
    Test number
    157253535208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass178,749 miles (+13,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,749 miles
    Test number
    191338178045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    165,158 miles
    Test number
    108001547826
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Fail165,154 miles (+14,046)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,154 miles
    Test number
    631928135240
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass151,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    554606005441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,108 miles (+12,447)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    173382283579
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass138,661 miles (+13,287)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,661 miles
    Test number
    569060858155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,374 miles (+13,764)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,374 miles
    Test number
    339741075065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,610 miles (+14,559)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,610 miles
    Test number
    137857564024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,051 miles (+13,071)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,051 miles
    Test number
    268227443068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,980 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    106368252069
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass83,980 miles (+13,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    556048552037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass70,196 miles (+14,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    137576961036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,062 miles (+9,823)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,062 miles
    Test number
    761941670007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,239 miles (+9,330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    824343479071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,909 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    332777868027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,048 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    121154277028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,026 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,026 miles
    Test number
    293582206241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    11,686 miles
    Test number
    554457505211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 DKN

Does LF02 DKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 DKN expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 DKN?
The MOT on LF02 DKN expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 DKN done?
LF02 DKN was recorded at 223,398 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 11,395 miles a year.
Has LF02 DKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 DKN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 DKN 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 DKN find?
LF02 DKN passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak, and 9 more.

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