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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 VLMMOT history

LL04 VLM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 19 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

LL04 VLM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
112,290 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VLM was last recorded at 112,290 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 1,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2008: 38,493 miles, lower than 306,020 miles on 25 Jul 2007.

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
110,764 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,526 miles
Average per year
4,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,290 miles
  • 2022 – 110,764 miles
  • 2021 – 104,414 miles
  • 2020 – 100,245 miles
  • 2019 – 97,082 miles
  • 2018 – 94,175 miles
  • 2017 – 90,324 miles
  • 2016 – 85,809 miles
  • 2015 – 80,955 miles
  • 2014 – 75,982 miles
  • 2013 – 69,618 miles
  • 2012 – 63,030 miles
  • 2011 – 57,359 miles
  • 2010 – 51,529 miles
  • 2009 – 45,486 miles
  • 2008 – 38,493 miles
  • 2007 – 306,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,290 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • 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))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear load sensing valve broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,290 miles (+1,526)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,290 miles
    Test number
    371153904232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass110,764 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,764 miles
    Test number
    861018099420
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail110,762 miles (+2)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,762 miles
    Test number
    692843640330
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail110,760 miles (+6,346)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    336855910400
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/f lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/f lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,414 miles (+1,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    904593513502
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,400 miles (+3,155)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,400 miles
    Test number
    399626401729
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,245 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,245 miles
    Test number
    636903651445
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear load sensing valve broken

  8. Fail100,207 miles (+3,125)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    259664758040
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear load sensing valve broken

  9. Pass97,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    239743741798
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,082 miles (+2,907)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    174169253701
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    282881463334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail94,174 miles (+3,850)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    673609913893
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass90,324 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,324 miles
    Test number
    732952866392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,809 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    316254461897
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer casing corroded

  15. Pass80,955 miles (+4,973)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,955 miles
    Test number
    258194305276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to the legal limit

  16. Pass75,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    609505294116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,982 miles (+6,364)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    677145894137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass69,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    226920593165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,618 miles (+6,588)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    169830993109
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass63,030 miles (+5,671)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    658238592136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBack box corroded

  21. Pass57,359 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    386777791128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,529 miles (+6,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    224220890447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,486 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,486 miles
    Test number
    772886899152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,493 miles (-267,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,493 miles
    Test number
    620447298114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass306,020 miles (+275,417)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    306,020 miles
    Test number
    202546607273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,603 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,603 miles
    Test number
    393205807236
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 VLM

Does LL04 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 VLM expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VLM?
The MOT on LL04 VLM expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 VLM done?
LL04 VLM was recorded at 112,290 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 4,641 miles a year.
Has LL04 VLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VLM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 VLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 VLM find?
LL04 VLM passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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