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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LL51 DLZMOT history

LL51 DLZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

LL51 DLZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
135,871 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 DLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 DLZ was last recorded at 135,871 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2012: 68,395 miles, lower than 68,397 miles on 31 Aug 2012.

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
133,005 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
5,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,871 miles
  • 2023 – 133,005 miles
  • 2022 – 130,195 miles
  • 2021 – 123,253 miles
  • 2020 – 111,423 miles
  • 2018 – 108,986 miles
  • 2017 – 96,074 miles
  • 2016 – 96,021 miles
  • 2015 – 91,145 miles
  • 2014 – 84,436 miles
  • 2013 – 77,459 miles
  • 2012 – 68,395 miles
  • 2011 – 62,700 miles
  • 2010 – 57,811 miles
  • 2009 – 54,335 miles
  • 2008 – 49,609 miles
  • 2007 – 45,111 miles
  • 2006 – 41,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,871 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear corrosion

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,871 miles (+2,866)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,871 miles
    Test number
    832711707275
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear corrosion
  2. Pass133,005 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,005 miles
    Test number
    307600830274
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front torear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail133,003 miles (+2,808)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,003 miles
    Test number
    967507390604
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front torear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass130,195 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,195 miles
    Test number
    304721028410
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant cap missing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail130,182 miles (+6,929)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,182 miles
    Test number
    727842877576
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant cap missing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass123,253 miles (+11,830)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,253 miles
    Test number
    105248396855
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass111,423 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    723730126326
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisorySlight perishing of fuel cap sealing ring.sealing at time of test
  8. Fail111,423 miles (+2,437)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    688746792029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisorySlight perishing of fuel cap sealing ring.sealing at time of test
  9. Pass108,986 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    105388207068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  10. Fail108,984 miles (+12,910)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,984 miles
    Test number
    842315299058
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  11. Pass96,074 miles (+53)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    620627648151
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 12% rear 16% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal to rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  12. Fail96,021 miles (+4,876)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,021 miles
    Test number
    899664149480
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal bulk head to rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear 12% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind to off side rear wheel
  13. Pass91,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    642523915380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind to off side rear wheel
  14. Fail91,145 miles (+6,709)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    552771620270
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint to rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind to off side rear wheel
  15. Pass84,436 miles (+89)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    627190344307
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy and travel on limit
    • NoteHandbrake long but effective
    • NoteO/s/r tyre valve perishing
  16. Fail84,347 miles (+6,888)6 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,347 miles
    Test number
    589809524383
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre valve perishing
  17. Pass77,459 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,459 miles
    Test number
    107431733317
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Fail77,414 miles (+9,019)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,414 miles
    Test number
    466569523406
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass68,395 miles (-2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    287965642230
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail68,397 miles (+5,697)1 dangerous10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,397 miles
    Test number
    495464842291
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass62,700 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,700 miles
    Test number
    405026531233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,692 miles (+4,881)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    397429821218
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  23. Pass57,811 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    374494120464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,335 miles (+4,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,335 miles
    Test number
    651774699291
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass49,609 miles (+4,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,609 miles
    Test number
    351027998493
    • NoteSlight play detected at n/s front wheel
  26. Pass45,111 miles (+3,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,111 miles
    Test number
    754541387273
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of rack
  27. Pass41,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    332056746356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 DLZ

Does LL51 DLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 DLZ expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 DLZ?
The MOT on LL51 DLZ expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 DLZ done?
LL51 DLZ was recorded at 135,871 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 5,508 miles a year.
Has LL51 DLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 DLZ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL51 DLZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 DLZ find?
LL51 DLZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; coolant leak, and 6 more.

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