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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM04 YRVMOT history

LM04 YRV is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LM04 YRV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,098 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YRV was last recorded at 136,098 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,110 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1,988 miles
Average per year
5,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,098 miles
  • 2025 – 126,730 miles
  • 2024 – 119,457 miles
  • 2023 – 108,882 miles
  • 2022 – 105,141 miles
  • 2021 – 100,805 miles
  • 2020 – 98,166 miles
  • 2019 – 93,946 miles
  • 2018 – 91,819 miles
  • 2017 – 88,782 miles
  • 2015 – 81,583 miles
  • 2014 – 74,550 miles
  • 2013 – 65,850 miles
  • 2012 – 60,560 miles
  • 2011 – 51,420 miles
  • 2010 – 45,418 miles
  • 2009 – 37,629 miles
  • 2008 – 36,470 miles
  • 2007 – 25,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,098 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    628531292383
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,098 miles (+1,988)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    476919869036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,110 miles (+7,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    233301421379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,730 miles (+7,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,730 miles
    Test number
    765823642175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,457 miles (+10,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,457 miles
    Test number
    986400925986
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,882 miles (+3,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,882 miles
    Test number
    687943135543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,141 miles (+4,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,141 miles
    Test number
    694872150749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass100,805 miles (+2,639)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,805 miles
    Test number
    651599807378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass98,166 miles (+4,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,166 miles
    Test number
    279408001186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass93,946 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,946 miles
    Test number
    933441876061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass91,819 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    302069312369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,814 miles (+3,032)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,814 miles
    Test number
    716523562412
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass88,782 miles (+7,199)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    238195466213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,583 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    339397225229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail81,583 miles (+7,033)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    426177525205
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,550 miles (+8,700)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,550 miles
    Test number
    435494934285
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass65,850 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    808229813212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,501 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,501 miles
    Test number
    428075163022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail63,499 miles (+2,939)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,499 miles
    Test number
    857714163073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass60,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,560 miles
    Test number
    107426462497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,560 miles (+9,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,560 miles
    Test number
    166615662074
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,420 miles (+6,002)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    727246831026
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note195/55/16 v tyres rear tyres wearing innewr edges

  23. Pass45,418 miles (+7,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    980857730032
    • NoteBoth reartyres inner edge slight worn

  24. Pass37,629 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,629 miles
    Test number
    940537809098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,470 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,470 miles
    Test number
    263963078228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,066 miles
    Test number
    961952097103
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LM04 YRV

Does LM04 YRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YRV is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YRV?
The MOT on LM04 YRV is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YRV done?
LM04 YRV was recorded at 136,098 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,789 miles a year.
Has LM04 YRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YRV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM04 YRV 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 LM04 YRV find?
LM04 YRV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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