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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 VJMMOT history

LL04 VJM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LL04 VJM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,068 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VJM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VJM was last recorded at 56,068 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,051 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,068 miles
  • 2025 – 56,038 miles
  • 2024 – 55,531 miles
  • 2023 – 52,499 miles
  • 2021 – 47,732 miles
  • 2019 – 41,026 miles
  • 2018 – 38,005 miles
  • 2017 – 35,135 miles
  • 2016 – 25,762 miles
  • 2013 – 25,538 miles
  • 2011 – 25,493 miles
  • 2010 – 25,342 miles
  • 2009 – 25,236 miles
  • 2008 – 17,889 miles
  • 2007 – 10,462 miles
  • 2006 – 5,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,068 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear main brake pipe corroded at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,068 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,068 miles
    Test number
    861245655345
    • MinorFront Windscreen 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))
    • 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))
  2. Fail56,051 miles (+13)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    994833707264
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  3. Pass56,038 miles (+507)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,038 miles
    Test number
    982969883640
    • MinorFront Windscreen 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))
    • 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. Pass55,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    488229798560
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail55,531 miles (+3,032)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    818292632463
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass52,499 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,499 miles
    Test number
    999255386752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear main brake pipe corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes
  7. Fail52,484 miles (+4,752)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,484 miles
    Test number
    373422793606
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear main brake pipe corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes
  8. Pass47,732 miles (+6,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,732 miles
    Test number
    796163516765
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear brake disc s borderline
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion & blow on exhaust rear box BORDERLINE
  9. Pass41,026 miles (+3,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,026 miles
    Test number
    905999802685
    • AdvisoryRear number plate
  10. Pass38,005 miles (+158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,005 miles
    Test number
    169338319423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
  11. Fail37,847 miles (+2,712)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,847 miles
    Test number
    883996373862
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
  12. Pass35,135 miles (+9,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    785808471954
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  13. Pass25,762 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,762 miles
    Test number
    750764496084
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust rear box
  14. Pass25,538 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,538 miles
    Test number
    129200353296
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
  15. Pass25,493 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,493 miles
    Test number
    295399901243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,342 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,342 miles
    Test number
    291092880182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,236 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,236 miles
    Test number
    204223769421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,889 miles
    Test number
    601159878164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,886 miles (+7,424)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,886 miles
    Test number
    412289278142
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  20. Pass10,462 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,462 miles
    Test number
    883352077135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    5,918 miles
    Test number
    661759906252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 VJM

Does LL04 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 VJM is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VJM?
The MOT on LL04 VJM is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 VJM done?
LL04 VJM was recorded at 56,068 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has LL04 VJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VJM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 VJM 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 VJM find?
LL04 VJM passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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