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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LR08 MZLMOT history

LR08 MZL is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 45,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LR08 MZL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
45,456 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MZL was last recorded at 45,456 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,683 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,773 miles
Average per year
2,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,456 miles
  • 2024 – 42,683 miles
  • 2023 – 40,744 miles
  • 2022 – 38,943 miles
  • 2021 – 37,586 miles
  • 2020 – 35,273 miles
  • 2019 – 33,125 miles
  • 2018 – 30,612 miles
  • 2017 – 28,367 miles
  • 2016 – 26,127 miles
  • 2014 – 19,360 miles
  • 2013 – 15,430 miles
  • 2012 – 12,974 miles
  • 2011 – 8,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,456 miles (+2,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    45,456 miles
    Test number
    377630012520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,683 miles (+1,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    606710118691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,744 miles (+1,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,744 miles
    Test number
    991116855175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass38,943 miles (+1,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    337535073114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass37,586 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    464460822402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,642 miles (+1,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    36,642 miles
    Test number
    655894353578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass35,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    395289368072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,273 miles (+2,148)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    288663154876
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass33,125 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    116051922609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,612 miles
    Test number
    971172329474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,612 miles (+2,245)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,612 miles
    Test number
    598436509506
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass28,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,367 miles
    Test number
    103883524879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail28,367 miles (+2,240)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,367 miles
    Test number
    200238981793
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,127 miles (+6,767)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,127 miles
    Test number
    605517606473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,360 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,360 miles
    Test number
    938268634306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,912 miles
    Test number
    445302374004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,912 miles (+2,482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,912 miles
    Test number
    815290174078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass15,430 miles (+2,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,430 miles
    Test number
    655536663021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass12,974 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,974 miles
    Test number
    757998462010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,408 miles
    Test number
    978610161032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MZL

Does LR08 MZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MZL is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MZL?
The MOT on LR08 MZL is valid until 26 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 MZL done?
LR08 MZL was recorded at 45,456 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,513 miles a year.
Has LR08 MZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MZL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 MZL 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 MZL find?
LR08 MZL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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