
MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LL04 VLPMOT history
LL04 VLP is a grey petrol MINI first used on 7 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 71,214 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL04 VLP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL04 VLP was last recorded at 71,214 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,211 miles · 16 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,214 miles
- 2024 – 70,545 miles
- 2023 – 68,814 miles
- 2022 – 67,811 miles
- 2021 – 66,301 miles
- 2020 – 65,129 miles
- 2019 – 62,522 miles
- 2018 – 59,192 miles
- 2016 – 57,532 miles
- 2015 – 54,688 miles
- 2014 – 50,382 miles
- 2013 – 45,559 miles
- 2012 – 41,159 miles
- 2011 – 36,439 miles
- 2010 – 30,918 miles
- 2009 – 25,187 miles
- 2008 – 20,404 miles
- 2007 – 14,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHandbrake TravelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Stone ChipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,214 miles (+3)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 71,214 miles
- Test number
- 411981954857
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Stone Chip
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,211 miles (+666)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,211 miles
- Test number
- 220215248217
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Stone Chip
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,545 miles (+75)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 70,545 miles
- Test number
- 716350380113
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,470 miles (+1,656)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,470 miles
- Test number
- 111745300578
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake Travel
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,814 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 68,814 miles
- Test number
- 225301257269
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail68,814 miles (+1,003)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,814 miles
- Test number
- 320340055680
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass67,811 miles (+1,510)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,811 miles
- Test number
- 290527048809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass66,301 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 66,301 miles
- Test number
- 121260417587
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxs (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage power stearing pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail66,299 miles (+1,170)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,299 miles
- Test number
- 826911035809
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxs (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage power stearing pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass65,129 miles (+2,607)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,129 miles
- Test number
- 505635315313
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass62,522 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,522 miles
- Test number
- 924194189649
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rear of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shell deteriorated
Fail62,522 miles (+3,330)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,522 miles
- Test number
- 667176949960
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rear of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shell deteriorated
Pass59,192 miles (+1,660)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 59,192 miles
- Test number
- 646216031285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 57,532 miles
- Test number
- 630089960180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,532 miles (+2,844)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,532 miles
- Test number
- 765265097227
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass54,688 miles (+4,306)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 54,688 miles
- Test number
- 256120295402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,382 miles (+4,823)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 50,382 miles
- Test number
- 665782604271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,559 miles (+4,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,559 miles
- Test number
- 379575013451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,159 miles (+4,720)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,159 miles
- Test number
- 408476292114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,439 miles (+5,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 36,439 miles
- Test number
- 356570511285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,918 miles (+5,731)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 30,918 miles
- Test number
- 383752410432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,187 miles (+4,783)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 25,187 miles
- Test number
- 121862599182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,404 miles (+5,606)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 20,404 miles
- Test number
- 391968518253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 14,798 miles
- Test number
- 962279797123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL04 VLP
- Does LL04 VLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 VLP is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL04 VLP?
- The MOT on LL04 VLP is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL04 VLP done?
- LL04 VLP was recorded at 71,214 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,048 miles a year.
- Has LL04 VLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL04 VLP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL04 VLP 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 VLP find?
- LL04 VLP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; handbrake travel; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.
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