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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LL51 LNHMOT history

LL51 LNH is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

LL51 LNH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
123,464 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 LNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 LNH was last recorded at 123,464 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,446 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,464 miles
  • 2023 – 123,446 miles
  • 2021 – 117,708 miles
  • 2020 – 113,259 miles
  • 2019 – 112,524 miles
  • 2018 – 105,789 miles
  • 2017 – 99,399 miles
  • 2016 – 94,266 miles
  • 2015 – 88,738 miles
  • 2014 – 83,584 miles
  • 2013 – 78,797 miles
  • 2012 – 76,494 miles
  • 2011 – 72,745 miles
  • 2010 – 71,039 miles
  • 2009 – 67,775 miles
  • 2008 – 63,268 miles
  • 2007 – 57,208 miles
  • 2006 – 52,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,464 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,464 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,464 miles
    Test number
    641502878344
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    608394249603
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding osf (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,446 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    239797977330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,344 miles (+5,636)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,344 miles
    Test number
    465438825748
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases baxk box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,708 miles (+4,449)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,708 miles
    Test number
    451469586286
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small securing clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,259 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,259 miles
    Test number
    272436910204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail113,232 miles (+708)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,232 miles
    Test number
    245863767394
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass112,524 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,524 miles
    Test number
    164894940322
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut upper mount slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail112,434 miles (+6,645)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,434 miles
    Test number
    195905238950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top bearing partially seized causing spring to jump during lock to lock test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting d bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting d bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear discs inner faces corroded and worn

  10. Pass105,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,789 miles
    Test number
    506882736386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,789 miles (+6,390)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,789 miles
    Test number
    144287932653
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass99,399 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    754835391218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail99,328 miles (+5,062)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,328 miles
    Test number
    520895396201
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass94,266 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,266 miles
    Test number
    274912841398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,252 miles (+5,514)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,252 miles
    Test number
    604163113315
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass88,738 miles (+8)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    628461625129
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront springs corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail88,730 miles (+5,146)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,730 miles
    Test number
    197225515193
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront springs corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass83,584 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,584 miles
    Test number
    967620324159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,797 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    247923423497
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded and greased
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass78,797 miles (+15)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    257073923170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded and greased
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail78,782 miles (+2,288)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    176677003188
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes corrodedand heavily greased
    • NoteExaust corroded
    • NoteO/s strut top bearing stiff rough operation on lock to lock
    • NoteRear regplate faded

  22. Pass76,494 miles (+3,749)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,494 miles
    Test number
    568586152233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes rusted
    • NoteExaust corroded

  23. Pass72,745 miles (+1,706)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    159213561254
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded

  24. Pass71,039 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,039 miles
    Test number
    410551930376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,775 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    941146049361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,268 miles (+6,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,268 miles
    Test number
    902028548376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass57,208 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,208 miles
    Test number
    992604747226
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass52,344 miles (+1,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    460751556256
    • NoteFront andrear breake disks corroded, exhaust corroded, front tyres on limit,o/s/r tyredamaged on tread.

  29. Pass50,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,388 miles
    Test number
    834874726027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 LNH

Does LL51 LNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 LNH expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 LNH?
The MOT on LL51 LNH expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 LNH done?
LL51 LNH was recorded at 123,464 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has LL51 LNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 LNH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 LNH 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 LNH find?
LL51 LNH passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened ns and os, and 5 more.

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