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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.

LL08 TCU white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass138,778 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. Pass88,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    989548983212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass35,260 miles (+11,324)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    307380021291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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