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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LK04 XLJMOT history

LK04 XLJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LK04 XLJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,941 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XLJ was last recorded at 110,941 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2017: 91,190 miles, lower than 96,863 miles on 11 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,300 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,641 miles
Average per year
4,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,941 miles
  • 2024 – 109,300 miles
  • 2023 – 106,107 miles
  • 2022 – 105,039 miles
  • 2021 – 102,248 miles
  • 2019 – 98,345 miles
  • 2018 – 96,659 miles
  • 2017 – 91,190 miles
  • 2016 – 82,516 miles
  • 2015 – 79,287 miles
  • 2014 – 75,364 miles
  • 2013 – 70,683 miles
  • 2012 – 62,585 miles
  • 2011 – 50,876 miles
  • 2010 – 45,655 miles
  • 2009 – 41,359 miles
  • 2008 – 34,766 miles
  • 2007 – 27,035 miles
  • 2006 – 21,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,941 miles
    Test number
    443085821957
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail110,941 miles (+1,641)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,941 miles
    Test number
    838866612198
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass109,300 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,300 miles
    Test number
    395392462050
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  4. Fail109,300 miles (+3,193)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,300 miles
    Test number
    403643781132
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  5. Pass106,107 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,107 miles
    Test number
    734835941015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,039 miles (+2,791)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    333926043832
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles under body components undersealed

  7. Pass102,248 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,248 miles
    Test number
    416925025284
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  8. Fail102,242 miles (+3,897)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,242 miles
    Test number
    843739847845
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass98,345 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,345 miles
    Test number
    538186639016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  10. Pass96,659 miles (+5,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    820535892547
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass91,190 miles (-5,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,190 miles
    Test number
    566920775751
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very slight in rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail96,863 miles (+14,347)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,863 miles
    Test number
    884806077820
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm and worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass82,516 miles (+3,229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    511854750222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r brake
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,inner rear sills,rear exhaust

  14. Pass79,287 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,287 miles
    Test number
    478787553392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded slight
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted unable to fully inspect seals

  15. Fail79,285 miles (+3,921)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    286930572820
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded slight
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted unable to fully inspect seals
    • AdvisoryX2 rear tyres low 2mm/3mm

  16. Pass75,364 miles (+8)10 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,364 miles
    Test number
    499408204422
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre sidewall.
    • NoteDamage offside front side light/indicator lens.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration brake pedal rubber.
    • NoteDeterioration front susp.arms rear bushes.
    • NoteDeterioration rear exhaust support rubbers.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteDeterioration rear wiper blade rubber.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  17. Fail75,356 miles (+4,673)4 failures10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    135437104323
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre sidewall.
    • NoteDamage offside front side light/indicator lens.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration brake pedal rubber.
    • NoteDeterioration front susp.arms rear bushes.
    • NoteDeterioration rear exhaust support rubbers.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteDeterioration rear wiper blade rubber.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  18. Pass70,683 miles (+8,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,683 miles
    Test number
    108864803303
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteMovement in lower arm rear bushes

  19. Pass62,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    167048512390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,585 miles (+11,709)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    826518712338
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,876 miles (+5,221)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,876 miles
    Test number
    749117391297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,655 miles (+4,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,655 miles
    Test number
    301781790426
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass41,359 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    114562299232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,766 miles (+7,731)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    904000508327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,035 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    231073507343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,454 miles
    Test number
    723462316378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XLJ

Does LK04 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 XLJ is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XLJ?
The MOT on LK04 XLJ is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 XLJ done?
LK04 XLJ was recorded at 110,941 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,548 miles a year.
Has LK04 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XLJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LK04 XLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 XLJ find?
LK04 XLJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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