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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 TAMMOT history

LL04 TAM is a white petrol MINI first used on 11 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LL04 TAM white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,303 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LL04 TAM was last recorded at 156,303 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,295 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,303 miles
  • 2024 – 153,943 miles
  • 2023 – 151,402 miles
  • 2022 – 148,690 miles
  • 2021 – 144,724 miles
  • 2020 – 143,272 miles
  • 2019 – 141,095 miles
  • 2018 – 138,157 miles
  • 2017 – 134,609 miles
  • 2016 – 131,406 miles
  • 2015 – 128,860 miles
  • 2014 – 123,177 miles
  • 2013 – 116,935 miles
  • 2012 – 107,609 miles
  • 2011 – 99,544 miles
  • 2010 – 92,365 miles
  • 2008 – 84,466 miles
  • 2007 – 62,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,303 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Covers fitted preventing full inspection of n.s and o/s body sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,303 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,303 miles
    Test number
    160526994961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,295 miles (+2,352)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,295 miles
    Test number
    335332618648
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,943 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,943 miles
    Test number
    951458780146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full inspection of n.s and o/s body sills

  4. Fail153,943 miles (+2,541)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,943 miles
    Test number
    280729390033
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full inspection of n.s and o/s body sills

  5. Pass151,402 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,402 miles
    Test number
    834315246839
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail151,402 miles (+2,712)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,402 miles
    Test number
    867828300051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,690 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,690 miles
    Test number
    381697952873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,724 miles (+1,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,724 miles
    Test number
    981556110862
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,272 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    143,272 miles
    Test number
    828328607451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,095 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    141,095 miles
    Test number
    376403539611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,157 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,157 miles
    Test number
    485983426438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,609 miles (+3,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,609 miles
    Test number
    912962164415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass131,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,406 miles
    Test number
    722454268710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in steering rack tie bar inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail131,404 miles (+2,544)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,404 miles
    Test number
    196603380855
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front To N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in steering rack tie bar inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail128,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    425929885031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass128,860 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    997749485062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,177 miles
    Test number
    257667764017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,177 miles (+6,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,177 miles
    Test number
    217427564057
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass116,935 miles (+9,326)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,935 miles
    Test number
    999761373002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass107,609 miles (+8,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    646755242007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  21. Pass99,544 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    798403651074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  22. Fail99,540 miles (+7,175)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,540 miles
    Test number
    685893051090
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  23. Pass92,365 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    110435520414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,264 miles (+7,798)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    750079010052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass84,466 miles (+22,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    392731998227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    521189807393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,436 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    584369707337
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LL04 TAM

Does LL04 TAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 TAM is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 TAM?
The MOT on LL04 TAM is valid until 1 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 TAM done?
LL04 TAM was recorded at 156,303 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,193 miles a year.
Has LL04 TAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 TAM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 TAM 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 TAM find?
LL04 TAM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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