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Cream · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 VLJMOT history

LL04 VLJ is a cream petrol MINI first used on 9 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LL04 VLJ cream MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,888 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VLJ was last recorded at 116,888 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,185 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,703 miles
Average per year
5,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,888 miles
  • 2024 – 114,185 miles
  • 2023 – 111,702 miles
  • 2022 – 107,483 miles
  • 2021 – 104,171 miles
  • 2020 – 100,242 miles
  • 2019 – 94,306 miles
  • 2018 – 90,696 miles
  • 2017 – 88,006 miles
  • 2016 – 84,576 miles
  • 2015 – 78,346 miles
  • 2014 – 71,223 miles
  • 2013 – 62,715 miles
  • 2011 – 53,723 miles
  • 2010 – 41,890 miles
  • 2009 – 35,926 miles
  • 2008 – 28,367 miles
  • 2007 – 21,040 miles
  • 2006 – 12,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,888 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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, 2020–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,888 miles (+2,703)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,888 miles
    Test number
    689080592094
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,185 miles (+2,483)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,185 miles
    Test number
    896087958576
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,702 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    363151028935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail111,702 miles (+4,219)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    539433603617
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass107,483 miles (+3,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,483 miles
    Test number
    557731385314
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass104,171 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,171 miles
    Test number
    729522825053
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail104,171 miles (+3,929)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,171 miles
    Test number
    428562013256
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass100,242 miles (+5,936)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,242 miles
    Test number
    759266164952
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass94,306 miles (+3,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,306 miles
    Test number
    215940148794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass90,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    390846238968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail90,696 miles (+2,690)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    754804178024
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass88,006 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,006 miles
    Test number
    286935802854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,576 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    595851228315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,346 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    506632365024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,223 miles (+8,508)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,223 miles
    Test number
    588527254079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished on outside wall

  16. Pass62,715 miles (+8,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,715 miles
    Test number
    665593063001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass53,723 miles (+11,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,723 miles
    Test number
    825459391260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass41,890 miles (+5,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    173354370210
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass35,926 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,926 miles
    Test number
    230754279209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,924 miles (+7,557)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    574683079232
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,367 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,367 miles
    Test number
    383608568287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,040 miles (+8,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,040 miles
    Test number
    221373167228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,722 miles
    Test number
    763924966275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 VLJ

Does LL04 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 VLJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VLJ?
The MOT on LL04 VLJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 VLJ done?
LL04 VLJ was recorded at 116,888 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,356 miles a year.
Has LL04 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VLJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
LL04 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch.; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch., and 5 more.

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