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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR04 HTZMOT history

LR04 HTZ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LR04 HTZ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,718 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 HTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 HTZ was last recorded at 87,718 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,606 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,112 miles
Average per year
3,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,718 miles
  • 2024 – 83,606 miles
  • 2023 – 81,339 miles
  • 2022 – 80,633 miles
  • 2021 – 79,343 miles
  • 2020 – 75,847 miles
  • 2019 – 70,844 miles
  • 2018 – 65,328 miles
  • 2017 – 61,284 miles
  • 2016 – 60,482 miles
  • 2015 – 59,894 miles
  • 2014 – 59,012 miles
  • 2013 – 55,227 miles
  • 2012 – 53,310 miles
  • 2011 – 51,695 miles
  • 2010 – 48,454 miles
  • 2009 – 45,113 miles
  • 2008 – 36,823 miles
  • 2007 – 27,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,718 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear low brake pad warning wire adrift

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,718 miles (+4,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,718 miles
    Test number
    987393985603
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low brake pad warning wire adrift

  2. Pass83,606 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    831737408315
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail83,579 miles (+2,240)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,579 miles
    Test number
    651442173225
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of engine (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass81,339 miles (+706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,339 miles
    Test number
    334462696988
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,633 miles (+1,290)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,633 miles
    Test number
    595413889017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear sensor adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,343 miles (+3,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    799945428917
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,847 miles (+5,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,847 miles
    Test number
    913032136831
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,844 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    507737730643
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,844 miles (+5,516)3 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    876575246848
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,328 miles (+4,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    275274343698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,284 miles (+802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    175320365752
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.

  12. Pass60,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    557361680544
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated.

  13. Fail60,481 miles (+587)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,481 miles
    Test number
    705458043091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated.

  14. Pass59,894 miles (+882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,894 miles
    Test number
    312711162042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPuncture NSR

  15. Pass59,012 miles (+3,785)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    195332324387
    • 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)
    • NoteSilencer deteriorated.

  16. Pass55,227 miles (+1,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    816422853364
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated.

  17. Pass53,310 miles (+1,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    468113452484
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated.

  18. Pass51,695 miles (+3,241)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,695 miles
    Test number
    485756921337
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre starting to perish

  19. Pass48,454 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    430319820387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,113 miles (+8,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    980942759311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass36,823 miles (+9,800)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    122887038342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,023 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    523620647333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,265 miles
    Test number
    661184257073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 HTZ

Does LR04 HTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 HTZ is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR04 HTZ?
The MOT on LR04 HTZ is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR04 HTZ done?
LR04 HTZ was recorded at 87,718 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,562 miles a year.
Has LR04 HTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 HTZ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR04 HTZ 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 HTZ find?
LR04 HTZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside; offside oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear low brake pad warning wire adrift.

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