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MINI Cooper

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LL08 DFAMOT history

LL08 DFA is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 17 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LL08 DFA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,251 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 DFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 DFA was last recorded at 91,251 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,836 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,415 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,251 miles
  • 2025 – 89,836 miles
  • 2024 – 88,596 miles
  • 2023 – 87,695 miles
  • 2022 – 83,169 miles
  • 2021 – 76,500 miles
  • 2020 – 68,927 miles
  • 2019 – 62,736 miles
  • 2018 – 56,837 miles
  • 2017 – 50,391 miles
  • 2016 – 43,844 miles
  • 2015 – 39,991 miles
  • 2014 – 37,438 miles
  • 2013 – 33,993 miles
  • 2012 – 31,454 miles
  • 2011 – 27,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,251 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySubframe / Suspension components corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,251 miles (+1,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,251 miles
    Test number
    329113619159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySubframe / Suspension components corroded

  2. Pass89,836 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,836 miles
    Test number
    571654769121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    147662550895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,596 miles (+901)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    625966426279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass87,695 miles (+4,526)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    576459964469
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible engine coolant leak.

  6. Pass83,169 miles (+6,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    612113946775
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  7. Pass76,500 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    661254439185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,927 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    643673750328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,736 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    407490582911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,837 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,837 miles
    Test number
    660012890206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,391 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    203545618721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    506964299440
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail43,844 miles (+3,853)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    466748629824
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass39,991 miles (+2,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,991 miles
    Test number
    735258429939
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass37,438 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    686920404359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    617947933164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,993 miles (+2,539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    769836633111
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass31,454 miles (+3,729)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,454 miles
    Test number
    205085322188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to split

  19. Fail27,725 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    637255921167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass27,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    667315621186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 DFA

Does LL08 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 DFA is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 DFA?
The MOT on LL08 DFA is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 DFA done?
LL08 DFA was recorded at 91,251 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has LL08 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 DFA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 DFA 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 LL08 DFA find?
LL08 DFA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; subframe / suspension components corroded.

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