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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LP02 DFUMOT history

LP02 DFU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

LP02 DFU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
104,061 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 DFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 DFU was last recorded at 104,061 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,061 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,061 miles
  • 2023 – 99,206 miles
  • 2022 – 97,234 miles
  • 2021 – 96,864 miles
  • 2019 – 96,246 miles
  • 2018 – 93,910 miles
  • 2017 – 92,823 miles
  • 2016 – 91,762 miles
  • 2014 – 86,791 miles
  • 2013 – 83,451 miles
  • 2012 – 77,766 miles
  • 2011 – 67,136 miles
  • 2010 – 58,693 miles
  • 2009 – 48,341 miles
  • 2008 – 40,870 miles
  • 2007 – 34,695 miles
  • 2006 – 27,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,061 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,061 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    129498296721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail104,061 miles (+4,855)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    897843253683
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking from bleed nipple thread (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass99,206 miles (+1,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,206 miles
    Test number
    675395314867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass97,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,234 miles
    Test number
    307394053015
    • 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))
  5. Fail97,234 miles (+370)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,234 miles
    Test number
    203205195180
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
  6. Pass96,864 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    946224938562
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail96,862 miles (+616)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,862 miles
    Test number
    121524945029
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass96,246 miles (+1,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,246 miles
    Test number
    288351783388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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. Pass95,099 miles (+1,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,099 miles
    Test number
    767510831125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass93,910 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,910 miles
    Test number
    389398407546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass92,823 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    480731855250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,762 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,762 miles
    Test number
    907951059793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,791 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,791 miles
    Test number
    255919444359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,451 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    776950813352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,170 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,170 miles
    Test number
    305156933038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,766 miles (+10,630)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    429809452045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,136 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,136 miles
    Test number
    305391961010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,693 miles (+10,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    101901860420
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape will need replacing
  19. Pass48,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    873171369049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,341 miles (+7,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    602881869082
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass40,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    572959458080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,870 miles (+6,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    791927358078
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  23. Pass34,695 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,695 miles
    Test number
    270120967080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,334 miles
    Test number
    102432966063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP02 DFU

Does LP02 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP02 DFU expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP02 DFU?
The MOT on LP02 DFU expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP02 DFU done?
LP02 DFU was recorded at 104,061 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has LP02 DFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 DFU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LP02 DFU 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 LP02 DFU find?
LP02 DFU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 1 more.

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