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White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 MLJMOT history

LR08 MLJ is a white diesel MINI first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LR08 MLJ white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,198 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MLJ was last recorded at 93,198 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 6,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2019: 46,419 miles, lower than 64,619 miles on 3 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,145 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,053 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,198 miles
  • 2024 – 87,145 miles
  • 2023 – 80,494 miles
  • 2022 – 74,116 miles
  • 2021 – 69,189 miles
  • 2020 – 68,665 miles
  • 2019 – 46,419 miles
  • 2018 – 62,495 miles
  • 2017 – 58,994 miles
  • 2016 – 53,629 miles
  • 2015 – 47,356 miles
  • 2014 – 41,463 miles
  • 2013 – 33,817 miles
  • 2012 – 24,339 miles
  • 2011 – 19,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,198 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,198 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,198 miles
    Test number
    592609639481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass87,145 miles (+6,651)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    958986583474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,494 miles (+6,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    905530393638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass74,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    572968183267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,116 miles (+4,927)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    545133710997
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass69,189 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,189 miles
    Test number
    320469150516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,665 miles (+22,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    258091196986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass46,419 miles (-18,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,419 miles
    Test number
    831904532100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail64,619 miles (+2,124)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,619 miles
    Test number
    180038061564
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass62,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    550160631904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,495 miles (+3,501)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    810745721704
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  12. Pass58,994 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,994 miles
    Test number
    461635156597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,629 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    652400031289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,356 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,356 miles
    Test number
    377264415140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,463 miles (+7,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,463 miles
    Test number
    965600324164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass33,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    248359603460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,817 miles (+9,478)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    487859303142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
  18. Pass24,339 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,339 miles
    Test number
    816707012190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,786 miles
    Test number
    706667921170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,786 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,786 miles
    Test number
    315617121131
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LR08 MLJ

Does LR08 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MLJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MLJ?
The MOT on LR08 MLJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MLJ done?
LR08 MLJ was recorded at 93,198 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has LR08 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MLJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 MLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 MLJ find?
LR08 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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