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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 VRJMOT history

LL04 VRJ is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

LL04 VRJ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
162,198 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VRJ was last recorded at 162,198 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,182 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,198 miles
  • 2023 – 161,273 miles
  • 2022 – 159,159 miles
  • 2021 – 158,001 miles
  • 2020 – 156,229 miles
  • 2019 – 152,793 miles
  • 2018 – 140,809 miles
  • 2017 – 133,105 miles
  • 2016 – 125,130 miles
  • 2015 – 120,598 miles
  • 2014 – 114,394 miles
  • 2013 – 98,795 miles
  • 2012 – 76,232 miles
  • 2011 – 66,806 miles
  • 2009 – 43,124 miles
  • 2007 – 31,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,198 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,198 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,198 miles
    Test number
    654392478109
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,182 miles (+909)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,182 miles
    Test number
    477075444055
    • MajorExhaust system insecure securing strap corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure securing strap corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,273 miles (+2,114)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,273 miles
    Test number
    536817964296
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,159 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,159 miles
    Test number
    374009592375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass158,001 miles (+1,772)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,001 miles
    Test number
    917186793443
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass156,229 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,229 miles
    Test number
    171512648238
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,213 miles (+3,420)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,213 miles
    Test number
    637978063584
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,793 miles (+11,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,793 miles
    Test number
    126371860534
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,809 miles
    Test number
    632564486617
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail140,808 miles (+7,703)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,808 miles
    Test number
    389577725658
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass133,105 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,105 miles
    Test number
    193651323685
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail132,985 miles (+7,855)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,985 miles
    Test number
    976912302513
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass125,130 miles (+4,532)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,130 miles
    Test number
    422986051656
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass120,598 miles (+6,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    138038805112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass114,394 miles (+15,599)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,394 miles
    Test number
    217864404127
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass98,795 miles (+22,563)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,795 miles
    Test number
    186555583444
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated.

  17. Pass76,232 miles (+9,426)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    515372942062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,806 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    337389861035
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail66,794 miles (+23,670)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,794 miles
    Test number
    156088461492
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass43,124 miles (+11,476)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    382843999007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,648 miles
    Test number
    624337797196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 VRJ

Does LL04 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 VRJ expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VRJ?
The MOT on LL04 VRJ expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 VRJ done?
LL04 VRJ was recorded at 162,198 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 7,490 miles a year.
Has LL04 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VRJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 VRJ 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 VRJ find?
LL04 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, and 3 more.

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