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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LL51 VNNMOT history

LL51 VNN is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 87,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LL51 VNN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,150 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 VNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 VNN was last recorded at 87,150 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 4,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,112 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,038 miles
Average per year
3,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,150 miles
  • 2024 – 83,112 miles
  • 2023 – 80,325 miles
  • 2022 – 78,366 miles
  • 2020 – 75,882 miles
  • 2019 – 73,638 miles
  • 2018 – 70,278 miles
  • 2017 – 64,535 miles
  • 2016 – 59,993 miles
  • 2015 – 55,908 miles
  • 2014 – 50,462 miles
  • 2012 – 44,581 miles
  • 2011 – 41,839 miles
  • 2010 – 35,041 miles
  • 2009 – 30,222 miles
  • 2008 – 26,721 miles
  • 2007 – 20,893 miles
  • 2006 – 17,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from flexy to over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    454787438844
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from flexy to over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    418179797731
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from flexy to over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,150 miles (+4,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    454818915119
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not extensively

  4. Pass83,112 miles (+2,787)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    291797007488
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,325 miles (+1,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,325 miles
    Test number
    923856778904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,366 miles (+2,484)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    866422026329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    258433107665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,882 miles (+2,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    332970259817
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass73,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    653731403703
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail73,638 miles (+3,360)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    938925507929
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass70,278 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,278 miles
    Test number
    897756691017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail70,278 miles (+5,743)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,278 miles
    Test number
    652406387685
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,535 miles (+68)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,535 miles
    Test number
    401895474525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail64,467 miles (+4,474)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    257935159707
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass59,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    755258736020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,993 miles (+4,085)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    408782738292
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass55,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    366167445057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,908 miles (+5,446)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    408287145034
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass50,462 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,462 miles
    Test number
    517854934093
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTrim missing from o/s/r wing

  20. Fail50,462 miles (+5,881)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,462 miles
    Test number
    669014034009
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTrim missing from o/s/r wing

  21. Pass44,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,581 miles
    Test number
    855814832378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,581 miles (+92)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,581 miles
    Test number
    495584932382
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,489 miles (+2,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,489 miles
    Test number
    525298862250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass41,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,839 miles
    Test number
    489335911359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail41,839 miles (+6,798)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,839 miles
    Test number
    888365811303
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass35,041 miles (+4,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,041 miles
    Test number
    124721220362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,222 miles (+3,501)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,222 miles
    Test number
    871271539340
    • NoteOffside front,nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

  28. Pass26,721 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,721 miles
    Test number
    790394238326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,149 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,149 miles
    Test number
    642912028079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,110 miles (+3,217)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,110 miles
    Test number
    794055018069
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass20,893 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,893 miles
    Test number
    630842917033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail20,883 miles (+3,283)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,883 miles
    Test number
    461031117088
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  33. Pass17,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,600 miles
    Test number
    941161016027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 VNN

Does LL51 VNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 VNN is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 VNN?
The MOT on LL51 VNN is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 VNN done?
LL51 VNN was recorded at 87,150 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 3,647 miles a year.
Has LL51 VNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 VNN has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 VNN 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 VNN find?
LL51 VNN passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to inner wheel arch, and 5 more.

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