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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 WZJMOT history

LR08 WZJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

LR08 WZJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
88,228 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 WZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 WZJ was last recorded at 88,228 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 3,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,909 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,319 miles
Average per year
5,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,228 miles
  • 2024 – 84,909 miles
  • 2022 – 82,652 miles
  • 2021 – 75,440 miles
  • 2020 – 72,614 miles
  • 2018 – 63,169 miles
  • 2017 – 62,458 miles
  • 2016 – 57,115 miles
  • 2015 – 37,959 miles
  • 2014 – 27,546 miles
  • 2013 – 24,475 miles
  • 2012 – 20,992 miles
  • 2011 – 16,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,228 miles (+3,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    345735082768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,909 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    943735592119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,908 miles (+2,256)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,908 miles
    Test number
    406085190726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass82,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    854351093666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,652 miles (+7,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    258234613679
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass75,440 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    247434039019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,614 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,614 miles
    Test number
    400949280703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,169 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,169 miles
    Test number
    383948789832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,458 miles (+5,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    182259856866
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass57,115 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    624756145819
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail57,114 miles (+1,838)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,114 miles
    Test number
    122612375825
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass55,276 miles (+17,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    241350717750
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both suspension arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer of the exhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass37,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    277849765056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,959 miles (+10,413)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    189449855050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBackbox outer skin corroded

  15. Pass27,546 miles (+3,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    467231174038
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  16. Pass24,475 miles (+3,483)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,475 miles
    Test number
    399452073019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  17. Pass20,992 miles (+4,228)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,992 miles
    Test number
    137754652482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f side lamp slightly insecure

  18. Pass16,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,764 miles
    Test number
    216087561024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 WZJ

Does LR08 WZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 WZJ expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 WZJ?
The MOT on LR08 WZJ expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 WZJ done?
LR08 WZJ was recorded at 88,228 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 5,092 miles a year.
Has LR08 WZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 WZJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 WZJ 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 WZJ find?
LR08 WZJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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