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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 LCUMOT history

LL04 LCU is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LL04 LCU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,364 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 LCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 LCU was last recorded at 126,364 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,983 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,381 miles
Average per year
4,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,364 miles
  • 2025 – 124,983 miles
  • 2024 – 120,101 miles
  • 2023 – 115,234 miles
  • 2022 – 111,486 miles
  • 2021 – 108,018 miles
  • 2019 – 104,236 miles
  • 2018 – 100,303 miles
  • 2017 – 94,844 miles
  • 2015 – 88,160 miles
  • 2014 – 82,773 miles
  • 2012 – 70,899 miles
  • 2011 – 64,616 miles
  • 2009 – 51,429 miles
  • 2008 – 45,191 miles
  • 2007 – 36,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,364 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear suspension component corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,364 miles (+1,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,364 miles
    Test number
    659827266298
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,983 miles (+4,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,983 miles
    Test number
    723457545473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed

  3. Pass120,101 miles (+28)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    379096838988
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,073 miles (+4,839)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,073 miles
    Test number
    778370949804
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,234 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,234 miles
    Test number
    716565940652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and nearside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

  6. Fail115,234 miles (+3,748)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,234 miles
    Test number
    313383379408
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and nearside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

  7. Pass111,486 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,486 miles
    Test number
    372056976339
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail111,483 miles (+3,465)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,483 miles
    Test number
    428242845146
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,018 miles (+3,782)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,018 miles
    Test number
    790422440158
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,236 miles
    Test number
    363055383211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll road tyres worn very close to legal limit, worn badly on edges and perished

  11. Fail104,236 miles (+3,933)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,236 miles
    Test number
    990634192128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll road tyres worn very close to legal limit, worn badly on edges and perished

  12. Pass100,303 miles (+5,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,303 miles
    Test number
    841046558151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass94,844 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    850094901819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,160 miles (+5,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,160 miles
    Test number
    184385652859
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,773 miles (+5,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    867726054357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,650 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,650 miles
    Test number
    819083704082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,899 miles (+6,150)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    758734952305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDeep cuts/splits in nearside rear tyre & uneven wear
    • NoteEngine check lamp on
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to legal limit & uneven wear
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition
    • NoteRecommend attention to tyres

  18. Pass64,749 miles (+133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    436093602078
    • NoteRear exhaust system in poor condition

  19. Fail64,616 miles (+6,332)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,616 miles
    Test number
    235617951355
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine check lamp on
    • NoteOil level VERY LOW!

  20. Pass58,284 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    486434501005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    381029159497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail51,429 miles (+6,238)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    841479359219
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre in poor condition

  23. Pass45,191 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    933464458268
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  24. Fail45,191 miles (+8,347)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    364214758459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  25. Pass36,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    772952467270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 LCU

Does LL04 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 LCU is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 LCU?
The MOT on LL04 LCU is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 LCU done?
LL04 LCU was recorded at 126,364 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,882 miles a year.
Has LL04 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 LCU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 LCU 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 LL04 LCU find?
LL04 LCU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded; fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze from rear of engine; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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