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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR04 HDEMOT history

LR04 HDE is a green petrol MINI first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

LR04 HDE green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
108,732 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 HDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 HDE was last recorded at 108,732 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 4,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,464 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,268 miles
Average per year
5,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,732 miles
  • 2023 – 104,464 miles
  • 2022 – 97,725 miles
  • 2021 – 87,795 miles
  • 2020 – 81,982 miles
  • 2019 – 77,218 miles
  • 2018 – 72,995 miles
  • 2017 – 71,149 miles
  • 2016 – 68,697 miles
  • 2015 – 64,879 miles
  • 2014 – 62,318 miles
  • 2013 – 60,703 miles
  • 2012 – 50,443 miles
  • 2011 – 39,506 miles
  • 2010 – 26,685 miles
  • 2009 – 23,643 miles
  • 2008 – 18,944 miles
  • 2007 – 14,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,732 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished slightly

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 Rear sections of both front to rea slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,732 miles (+4,268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    217272969568
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished slightly

  2. Pass104,464 miles (+6,739)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,464 miles
    Test number
    852272974510
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lenses slight frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,725 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    900176662621
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of both front to rea slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings deteriorated

  4. Fail97,681 miles (+9,886)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    573705642016
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of both front to rea slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings deteriorated

  5. Pass87,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    689516777408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,795 miles (+5,813)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    633604751122
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass81,982 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    822934528090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,218 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    512140440032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,995 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    289525233003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,992 miles (+1,843)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,992 miles
    Test number
    354852562617
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,149 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    146254061056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,697 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    286574903033
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear main brake pipes have slight outer surface rust
    • AdvisoryMist of oil around engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail68,697 miles (+3,818)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    362108665681
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear main brake pipes have slight outer surface rust
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMist of oil around engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass64,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    906637353181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,879 miles (+2,561)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    443607625009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass62,318 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    949862174222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,703 miles
    Test number
    209688863240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,702 miles (+10,259)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,702 miles
    Test number
    507668863243
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass50,443 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    777886072226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,237 miles (+10,731)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    528101272240
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass39,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,506 miles
    Test number
    308838051422
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  22. Fail39,505 miles (+12,820)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,505 miles
    Test number
    969478951255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  23. Pass26,685 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,685 miles
    Test number
    752950780146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    223592989126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,643 miles (+4,699)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    634852989101
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass18,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,944 miles
    Test number
    282907578101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,943 miles (+3,955)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,943 miles
    Test number
    341707078164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass14,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,988 miles
    Test number
    432048577183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 HDE

Does LR04 HDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR04 HDE expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR04 HDE?
The MOT on LR04 HDE expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR04 HDE done?
LR04 HDE was recorded at 108,732 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 5,454 miles a year.
Has LR04 HDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 HDE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR04 HDE 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 LR04 HDE find?
LR04 HDE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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