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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 HXMMOT history

LL04 HXM is a red petrol MINI first used on 12 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LL04 HXM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
153,810 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 HXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 HXM was last recorded at 153,810 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2024: 149,727 miles, lower than 149,736 miles on 20 Jul 2024.

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
153,807 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,810 miles
  • 2024 – 149,727 miles
  • 2023 – 144,584 miles
  • 2022 – 132,315 miles
  • 2021 – 128,418 miles
  • 2020 – 120,669 miles
  • 2019 – 111,328 miles
  • 2018 – 101,687 miles
  • 2017 – 92,019 miles
  • 2016 – 83,510 miles
  • 2015 – 75,005 miles
  • 2014 – 69,597 miles
  • 2013 – 65,615 miles
  • 2011 – 61,131 miles
  • 2010 – 53,749 miles
  • 2009 – 49,195 miles
  • 2007 – 47,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,810 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on and around suspension and chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,810 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,810 miles
    Test number
    820290641905
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on and around suspension and chassis

  2. Fail153,807 miles (+4,080)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,807 miles
    Test number
    386498443344
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak hose
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both in bumper (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil around engine bay
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on and around suspension and chassis

  3. Pass149,727 miles (-9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,727 miles
    Test number
    416877976636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail149,736 miles (+5,152)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,736 miles
    Test number
    797125367674
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass144,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    144,584 miles
    Test number
    180826343711
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty and pitting
    • AdvisoryRear pads low 2mm

  6. Fail144,584 miles (+6)2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,584 miles
    Test number
    686878165412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability link not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rim damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty and pitting
    • AdvisoryRear pads low 2mm

  7. Fail144,578 miles (+12,263)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,578 miles
    Test number
    777135406789
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass132,315 miles (+3,897)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,315 miles
    Test number
    180333528861
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,418 miles (+7,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,418 miles
    Test number
    304175034733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,669 miles (+9,341)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,669 miles
    Test number
    595110895287
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,328 miles (+9,641)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,328 miles
    Test number
    519950093290
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing out on inner and outer edges

  12. Pass101,687 miles (+9,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    245449821311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass92,019 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,019 miles
    Test number
    298159982922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,510 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    216484250691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,005 miles (+5,408)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    795434015000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass69,597 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,597 miles
    Test number
    516230514054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,615 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,615 miles
    Test number
    285624103063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,131 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,131 miles
    Test number
    595353761334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,457 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,457 miles
    Test number
    186017911020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,749 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,749 miles
    Test number
    420992500027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,195 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,195 miles
    Test number
    164573729099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,374 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,374 miles
    Test number
    321417177247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,542 miles
    Test number
    253662777496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 HXM

Does LL04 HXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 HXM is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 HXM?
The MOT on LL04 HXM is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 HXM done?
LL04 HXM was recorded at 153,810 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
Has LL04 HXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 HXM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 HXM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 HXM find?
LL04 HXM passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; surface corrosion on and around suspension and chassis.

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