
MINI
White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LL08 TCUMOT history
LL08 TCU is a white petrol MINI first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 138,778 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,523 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 TCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 TCU was last recorded at 138,778 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 3,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,495 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,283 miles
- Average per year
- 7,523 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,778 miles
- 2024 – 135,495 miles
- 2023 – 132,508 miles
- 2022 – 125,689 miles
- 2021 – 114,355 miles
- 2020 – 103,981 miles
- 2019 – 98,504 miles
- 2017 – 92,742 miles
- 2016 – 88,832 miles
- 2015 – 77,073 miles
- 2014 – 67,034 miles
- 2013 – 55,820 miles
- 2012 – 45,227 miles
- 2011 – 35,260 miles
- 2010 – 23,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,778 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 138,778 miles
- Test number
- 583297459705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,778 miles (+3,283)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,778 miles
- Test number
- 349823010978
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,495 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 135,495 miles
- Test number
- 926190834358
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail135,493 miles (+2,985)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,493 miles
- Test number
- 499875819817
- MajorHydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel excess brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,508 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 132,508 miles
- Test number
- 448291284190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,502 miles (+6,813)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,502 miles
- Test number
- 111642432479
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,689 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 125,689 miles
- Test number
- 189767225498
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail125,689 miles (+11,334)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,689 miles
- Test number
- 307402541181
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass114,355 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 114,355 miles
- Test number
- 678122087920
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail114,355 miles (+10,374)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,355 miles
- Test number
- 561180795097
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,981 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 103,981 miles
- Test number
- 393861503406
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,981 miles (+5,477)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,981 miles
- Test number
- 315144568641
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,504 miles (+5,762)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,504 miles
- Test number
- 627383499807
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass92,742 miles (+126)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 92,742 miles
- Test number
- 777585742697
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint union between pipes and rack (2.3.3b)
Fail92,616 miles (+3,784)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,616 miles
- Test number
- 598662571566
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint union between pipes and rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth wiper blades deteriorated, but still clear the screen effectively
Pass88,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 88,832 miles
- Test number
- 989548983212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,832 miles (+11,759)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,832 miles
- Test number
- 333756716665
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass77,073 miles (+10,039)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 77,073 miles
- Test number
- 803683161325
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass67,034 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 67,034 miles
- Test number
- 377984244204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
- NoteRun flat lamp illuminated
Fail67,034 miles (+11,214)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,034 miles
- Test number
- 548133934220
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
- NoteRun flat lamp illuminated
Pass55,820 miles (+10,593)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 55,820 miles
- Test number
- 215807623200
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass45,227 miles (+9,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 45,227 miles
- Test number
- 989523832272
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass35,260 miles (+11,324)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 35,260 miles
- Test number
- 307380021291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 23,936 miles
- Test number
- 520215130258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 TCU
- Does LL08 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 TCU is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 TCU?
- The MOT on LL08 TCU 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 LL08 TCU done?
- LL08 TCU was recorded at 138,778 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,523 miles a year.
- Has LL08 TCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 TCU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL08 TCU 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 TCU find?
- LL08 TCU passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.
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