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Brown · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 AEUMOT history

LR08 AEU is a brown diesel MINI first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

LR08 AEU brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,841 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AEU was last recorded at 86,841 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 7,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,159 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,682 miles
Average per year
4,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,841 miles
  • 2024 – 79,159 miles
  • 2023 – 70,580 miles
  • 2022 – 60,773 miles
  • 2021 – 57,005 miles
  • 2020 – 52,711 miles
  • 2019 – 44,985 miles
  • 2018 – 37,742 miles
  • 2017 – 35,431 miles
  • 2016 – 32,716 miles
  • 2015 – 30,778 miles
  • 2014 – 28,611 miles
  • 2013 – 26,539 miles
  • 2012 – 24,102 miles
  • 2011 – 17,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,841 miles (+7,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    617408215567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass79,159 miles (+8,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    398964118281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    605887801555
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail70,580 miles (+9,807)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    789485009879
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass60,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,773 miles
    Test number
    651446031927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,773 miles (+3,768)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,773 miles
    Test number
    764372689075
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,005 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    309259549309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,711 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,711 miles
    Test number
    880444449528
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail52,711 miles (+7,726)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,711 miles
    Test number
    890315397221
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass44,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    510273215882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    917247049179
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass37,742 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,742 miles
    Test number
    711556561829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,431 miles
    Test number
    506720766113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,431 miles (+2,715)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,431 miles
    Test number
    845692582478
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass32,716 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,716 miles
    Test number
    698001614771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,778 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    506235685000
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre, inner side wall worn almost to cords
  17. Fail30,777 miles (+2,166)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,777 miles
    Test number
    458584185000
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre, inner side wall worn almost to cords
  18. Pass28,611 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,611 miles
    Test number
    458221174033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,539 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,539 miles
    Test number
    115510163409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    195112482047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,102 miles (+6,814)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    758802382081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass17,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,288 miles
    Test number
    707211761086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AEU

Does LR08 AEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AEU expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AEU?
The MOT on LR08 AEU expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AEU done?
LR08 AEU was recorded at 86,841 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
Has LR08 AEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AEU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 AEU 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 LR08 AEU find?
LR08 AEU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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