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Grey and Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LO02 LARMOT history

LO02 LAR is a grey and black petrol MINI first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LO02 LAR grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,907 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO02 LAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO02 LAR was last recorded at 147,907 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 10,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,641 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,266 miles
Average per year
6,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,907 miles
  • 2024 – 137,641 miles
  • 2023 – 129,631 miles
  • 2022 – 123,885 miles
  • 2021 – 119,258 miles
  • 2020 – 103,498 miles
  • 2019 – 91,599 miles
  • 2018 – 82,421 miles
  • 2017 – 79,765 miles
  • 2016 – 77,708 miles
  • 2015 – 71,155 miles
  • 2014 – 68,279 miles
  • 2013 – 66,825 miles
  • 2012 – 65,342 miles
  • 2011 – 60,771 miles
  • 2010 – 57,056 miles
  • 2009 – 48,609 miles
  • 2008 – 41,196 miles
  • 2007 – 38,552 miles
  • 2006 – 28,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,907 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,907 miles (+10,266)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,907 miles
    Test number
    150168721827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,641 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,641 miles
    Test number
    654441882095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,631 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,631 miles
    Test number
    177886589980
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail129,615 miles (+5,730)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,615 miles
    Test number
    794121948904
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S and O/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass123,885 miles (+4,627)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,885 miles
    Test number
    968022326318
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass119,258 miles (+339)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,258 miles
    Test number
    162698249304
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has slight cracking

  7. Fail118,919 miles (+15,421)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,919 miles
    Test number
    846916952149
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal has slight cracking

  8. Pass103,498 miles (+11,899)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,498 miles
    Test number
    267951450458
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass91,599 miles (+9,178)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    932357759813
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and oil staining (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes before flexi hoses poor condition corroded unable to gain full access with corrosion tool STRONG ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable lever damaged advise repair bonnet opens and closes securely
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing advise replace
    • AdvisoryUnder body general surface corrosion

  10. Pass82,421 miles (+274)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,421 miles
    Test number
    387929570165
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel buckle inner rim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside poor condition advise replace (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable not attached to lever
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing advise replace

  11. Fail82,147 miles (+2,382)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,147 miles
    Test number
    523355740958
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel buckle inner rim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside poor condition advise replace (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable not attached to lever
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing advise replace

  12. Pass79,765 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,765 miles
    Test number
    934050416646
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing screen

  13. Fail79,756 miles (+2,048)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,756 miles
    Test number
    189843630624
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough and noisy (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside side of fuel tank poor condition (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing advise replace

  14. Pass77,708 miles (+6,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    623661030966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose

  15. Pass71,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,155 miles
    Test number
    347436965038
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail71,155 miles (+2,876)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,155 miles
    Test number
    279115265019
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass68,279 miles (+1,454)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,279 miles
    Test number
    179993464068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass66,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    135726883034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail66,825 miles (+1,483)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    908766483012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass65,342 miles (+4,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,342 miles
    Test number
    887752672079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass60,771 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,771 miles
    Test number
    385877941136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,056 miles
    Test number
    260752630261
    • NoteOsf tyre 3mm

  23. Fail57,056 miles (+2,773)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,056 miles
    Test number
    823325720206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOsf tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  24. Pass54,283 miles (+5,674)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    881308300056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass48,609 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    201856309028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,196 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,196 miles
    Test number
    701533178058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,552 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,552 miles
    Test number
    980456447210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,548 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,548 miles
    Test number
    282306256235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    974794776172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO02 LAR

Does LO02 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO02 LAR is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO02 LAR?
The MOT on LO02 LAR is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO02 LAR done?
LO02 LAR was recorded at 147,907 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,130 miles a year.
Has LO02 LAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO02 LAR has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LO02 LAR 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 LO02 LAR find?
LO02 LAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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