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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 VRMMOT history

LL04 VRM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LL04 VRM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,281 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VRM was last recorded at 89,281 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,017 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
3,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,281 miles
  • 2024 – 89,017 miles
  • 2023 – 88,222 miles
  • 2022 – 86,867 miles
  • 2021 – 84,631 miles
  • 2020 – 83,542 miles
  • 2019 – 72,256 miles
  • 2018 – 69,025 miles
  • 2017 – 65,469 miles
  • 2016 – 62,358 miles
  • 2015 – 58,714 miles
  • 2014 – 55,192 miles
  • 2013 – 52,521 miles
  • 2012 – 49,403 miles
  • 2011 – 45,713 miles
  • 2009 – 36,432 miles
  • 2008 – 30,034 miles
  • 2007 – 22,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,281 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,281 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    649087283766
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  2. Fail89,281 miles (+264)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    717065344579
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  3. Pass89,017 miles (+795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    796760063350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,222 miles (+1,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    392742184086
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass86,867 miles (+2,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,867 miles
    Test number
    348220729724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,631 miles (+1,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    356273906579
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,542 miles
    Test number
    963977530825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp white cover cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail83,542 miles (+11,286)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,542 miles
    Test number
    876460405983
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp white cover cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,256 miles (+3,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    907086708645
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  10. Pass69,025 miles (+3,556)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    713317831705
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter. (5.3.4 (b) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass65,469 miles (+3,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    586252652685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryThe o/s/r exhaust silencer is corroded.
  12. Pass62,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    696033737899
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail62,358 miles (+3,644)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    367133226199
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass58,714 miles (+3,522)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,714 miles
    Test number
    965727745127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass55,192 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    988089644158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,521 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,521 miles
    Test number
    859729743134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,403 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    425871052114
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner egde
  18. Fail49,403 miles (+3,690)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    899551152120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner egde
  19. Pass45,713 miles (+9,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,713 miles
    Test number
    555630861111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail36,432 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    244300039258
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass36,432 miles (+6,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    410760039271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass30,034 miles (+144)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,034 miles
    Test number
    803591238207
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll alloy wheels lightly scuffed
  23. Fail29,890 miles (+7,209)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,890 miles
    Test number
    801721128211
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll alloy wheels lightly scuffed
    • NoteFront brake disc wear pad material good o/s & n/s
  24. Pass22,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,681 miles
    Test number
    963918727275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 VRM

Does LL04 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 VRM is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VRM?
The MOT on LL04 VRM is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 VRM done?
LL04 VRM was recorded at 89,281 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,637 miles a year.
Has LL04 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VRM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 VRM 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 VRM find?
LL04 VRM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 2 more.

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