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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 EXOMOT history

LR08 EXO is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LR08 EXO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,998 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 EXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 EXO was last recorded at 125,998 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,996 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,998 miles
  • 2025 – 125,902 miles
  • 2024 – 118,113 miles
  • 2023 – 110,608 miles
  • 2022 – 97,130 miles
  • 2021 – 84,667 miles
  • 2020 – 74,137 miles
  • 2019 – 65,656 miles
  • 2018 – 59,245 miles
  • 2017 – 54,449 miles
  • 2016 – 48,922 miles
  • 2015 – 43,960 miles
  • 2014 – 37,902 miles
  • 2013 – 31,678 miles
  • 2012 – 24,580 miles
  • 2011 – 18,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,998 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake rachet mechanism slightly wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryStructure has slight corossionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,998 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    666815768520
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake rachet mechanism slightly worn
    • AdvisoryStructure has slight corossion

  2. Fail125,996 miles (+94)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,996 miles
    Test number
    352948277120
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed high CO (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake rachet mechanism slightly worn
    • AdvisoryStructure has slight corossion

  3. Pass125,902 miles (+7,789)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,902 miles
    Test number
    417239786087
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrasion underneath all around.

  4. Pass118,113 miles (+303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    966439722172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,810 miles (+7,202)7 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,810 miles
    Test number
    562471380923
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due too engine running poorly (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in outer sidewall/ close to cord/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,608 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,608 miles
    Test number
    828377491766
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail110,608 miles (+752)3 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,608 miles
    Test number
    629423735645
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Fail109,856 miles (+12,726)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,856 miles
    Test number
    856717415051
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (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))

  9. Pass97,130 miles (+12,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,130 miles
    Test number
    372116757364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,667 miles (+10,530)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,667 miles
    Test number
    227089894920
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,137 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,137 miles
    Test number
    719162345822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail74,137 miles (+8,481)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,137 miles
    Test number
    545271136525
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,656 miles (+6,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    149408570321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass59,245 miles (+4,796)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    663873422524
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  15. Pass54,449 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,449 miles
    Test number
    726403335328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,922 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,922 miles
    Test number
    938326453579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,960 miles (+6,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    375548245113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,902 miles (+6,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,902 miles
    Test number
    537699544152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,678 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,678 miles
    Test number
    405816133162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,580 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,580 miles
    Test number
    348182552187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,434 miles
    Test number
    205311851417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail18,434 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,434 miles
    Test number
    568391751115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 EXO

Does LR08 EXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 EXO is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 EXO?
The MOT on LR08 EXO is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 EXO done?
LR08 EXO was recorded at 125,998 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,031 miles a year.
Has LR08 EXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 EXO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 EXO 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 EXO find?
LR08 EXO passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly, and 3 more.

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