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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 HLXMOT history

LR08 HLX is a blue diesel MINI first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 230,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

LR08 HLX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
230,613 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HLX was last recorded at 230,613 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 8,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,863 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,750 miles
Average per year
14,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 230,613 miles
  • 2024 – 221,863 miles
  • 2023 – 203,887 miles
  • 2022 – 185,636 miles
  • 2021 – 171,343 miles
  • 2020 – 167,098 miles
  • 2019 – 157,795 miles
  • 2018 – 152,533 miles
  • 2017 – 144,137 miles
  • 2016 – 115,192 miles
  • 2015 – 81,143 miles
  • 2014 – 57,922 miles
  • 2013 – 38,096 miles
  • 2012 – 33,570 miles
  • 2011 – 29,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,613 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,613 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    230,613 miles
    Test number
    807807598893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass221,863 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    221,863 miles
    Test number
    147992390178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail221,464 miles (+266)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,464 miles
    Test number
    425906502339
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail221,198 miles (+17,311)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,198 miles
    Test number
    262391151592
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,887 miles (+18,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    203,887 miles
    Test number
    336954541709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad sensor loose
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass185,636 miles (+14,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    185,636 miles
    Test number
    493110643313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTps light on

  7. Pass171,343 miles (+4,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,343 miles
    Test number
    863012998062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass167,098 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    167,098 miles
    Test number
    939819631720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,795 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    157,795 miles
    Test number
    851849222665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,533 miles (+8,396)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,533 miles
    Test number
    108452404213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,137 miles
    Test number
    169933870945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,137 miles (+28,945)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,137 miles
    Test number
    394402956408
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  13. Pass115,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    742427491923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,192 miles (+34,049)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,192 miles
    Test number
    332080378602
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass81,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    877543565125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,143 miles (+23,221)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    885713065171
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    285947654187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,922 miles (+19,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    305167254179
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass38,096 miles (+4,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,096 miles
    Test number
    866065163108
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,570 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,570 miles
    Test number
    159881072186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,312 miles
    Test number
    609312671111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR08 HLX

Does LR08 HLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HLX expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HLX?
The MOT on LR08 HLX expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HLX done?
LR08 HLX was recorded at 230,613 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 14,211 miles a year.
Has LR08 HLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HLX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 HLX 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 HLX find?
LR08 HLX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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