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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LL51 DTKMOT history

LL51 DTK is a red petrol MINI first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 77,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

LL51 DTK red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
77,558 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2021
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 DTK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 DTK was last recorded at 77,558 miles on 12 Apr 2021, 1,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,001 miles · 28 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
1,557 miles
Average per year
2,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 77,558 miles
  • 2020 – 76,001 miles
  • 2019 – 70,656 miles
  • 2017 – 68,918 miles
  • 2016 – 68,771 miles
  • 2015 – 68,416 miles
  • 2014 – 67,183 miles
  • 2013 – 65,800 miles
  • 2012 – 62,816 miles
  • 2011 – 60,807 miles
  • 2010 – 58,207 miles
  • 2009 – 55,817 miles
  • 2008 – 53,584 miles
  • 2007 – 50,694 miles
  • 2006 – 45,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear cradle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    484160366754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    831570881560
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    680760173859
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    451314740557
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
  5. FailMileage not read9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    520636797160
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected headlamps badly wired/ loose wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective splits (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp badly detriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated / aim high / low light output (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryUnable to check both rear wheel bearings due to binding
  6. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    374003347825
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    742390353839
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    979005225829
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716253332873
    • MajorNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened kinked / bent in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear cradle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass77,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,558 miles
    Test number
    249957158473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,558 miles (+1,557)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,558 miles
    Test number
    444604842965
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass76,001 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,001 miles
    Test number
    429135232773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,656 miles
    Test number
    996488535517
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail70,656 miles (+1,738)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,656 miles
    Test number
    354971056835
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam full beam spot light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass68,918 miles (+147)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,918 miles
    Test number
    625250487377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass68,771 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    449890585495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,416 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,416 miles
    Test number
    728245455028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,183 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    649549264047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Fail67,183 miles (+1,383)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    375596964071
    • FailureNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Pass65,800 miles (+2,984)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    636465563062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f top mount bearing noisey
  21. Pass62,816 miles (+2,009)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    156762062081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePAS electronic pump noisy on lock to lock
  22. Pass60,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,807 miles
    Test number
    456427461049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,807 miles (+2,600)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,807 miles
    Test number
    359573861070
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  24. Pass58,207 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    572992440026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,817 miles (+2,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,817 miles
    Test number
    930957649013
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Pass53,584 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,584 miles
    Test number
    901179438022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Fail53,543 miles (+2,849)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,543 miles
    Test number
    184597638016
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass50,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    912676067086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,694 miles (+5,464)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    114346767489
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  30. Pass45,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,230 miles
    Test number
    422585766061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 DTK

Does LL51 DTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 DTK expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 DTK?
The MOT on LL51 DTK expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 DTK done?
LL51 DTK was recorded at 77,558 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2021, an average of 2,141 miles a year.
Has LL51 DTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 DTK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 DTK 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 LL51 DTK find?
LL51 DTK passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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