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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LL08 JBZMOT history

LL08 JBZ is a silver diesel MINI first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 199,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

LL08 JBZ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
199,376 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 JBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 JBZ was last recorded at 199,376 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2019: 123,901 miles, lower than 123,906 miles on 27 Dec 2018.

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
199,376 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,376 miles
  • 2024 – 185,674 miles
  • 2023 – 164,253 miles
  • 2022 – 146,533 miles
  • 2021 – 138,887 miles
  • 2020 – 131,797 miles
  • 2019 – 123,913 miles
  • 2018 – 123,906 miles
  • 2017 – 114,164 miles
  • 2016 – 103,767 miles
  • 2015 – 93,184 miles
  • 2014 – 82,684 miles
  • 2013 – 69,417 miles
  • 2012 – 53,197 miles
  • 2011 – 36,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,376 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryMIL litRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,376 miles3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    199,376 miles
    Test number
    531266181122
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL lit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail199,376 miles (+13,702)1 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,376 miles
    Test number
    966306645450
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL lit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,674 miles (+392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    185,674 miles
    Test number
    930631669052
    • AdvisoryFront subframe repaired numerous times in multiple areas.
    • AdvisoryMIL lit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail185,282 miles (+21,029)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,282 miles
    Test number
    274978788501
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass164,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,253 miles
    Test number
    792204775869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail164,253 miles (+17,720)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,253 miles
    Test number
    907797503869
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,533 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,533 miles
    Test number
    519602425897
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Fail146,533 miles (+7,646)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,533 miles
    Test number
    318202983947
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Pass138,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,887 miles
    Test number
    759175376406
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail138,885 miles (+7,088)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,885 miles
    Test number
    283382881731
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,797 miles (+7,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,797 miles
    Test number
    802059131692
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass123,913 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    544138510094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,901 miles (-5)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,901 miles
    Test number
    545573006564
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail123,906 miles (+9,742)9 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,906 miles
    Test number
    500519655228
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Also engine noisy and running on when revved (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe rear suspension arm/anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe rear suspension arm/anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens broken and reflector deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  15. Pass114,164 miles (+10,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    351278273866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryInjectors leaking gasses

  16. Pass103,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    990193465264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,766 miles (+10,582)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,766 miles
    Test number
    607234438830
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,184 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,184 miles
    Test number
    629107628179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,684 miles
    Test number
    438699844432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  20. Fail82,684 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,684 miles
    Test number
    465329544464
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    417091353458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,417 miles (+15,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    666941053314
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass54,304 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    637602323028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,301 miles (+1,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,301 miles
    Test number
    485711323068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass53,197 miles (+16,918)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    668301472140
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer walls getting perished
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSome play front and rear drop links

  26. Pass36,279 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    629464541186
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront pads half worn

Questions about LL08 JBZ

Does LL08 JBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 JBZ expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 JBZ?
The MOT on LL08 JBZ expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 JBZ done?
LL08 JBZ was recorded at 199,376 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 11,938 miles a year.
Has LL08 JBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 JBZ has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 JBZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 JBZ find?
LL08 JBZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 13 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 13 more.

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