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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR09 OAJMOT history

LR09 OAJ is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LR09 OAJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,680 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 OAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 OAJ was last recorded at 95,680 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,113 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,567 miles
Average per year
4,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,680 miles
  • 2025 – 94,113 miles
  • 2024 – 90,439 miles
  • 2023 – 88,015 miles
  • 2022 – 87,680 miles
  • 2021 – 82,083 miles
  • 2020 – 76,002 miles
  • 2019 – 70,444 miles
  • 2018 – 64,383 miles
  • 2017 – 57,324 miles
  • 2016 – 50,730 miles
  • 2015 – 43,441 miles
  • 2014 – 41,702 miles
  • 2013 – 37,960 miles
  • 2012 – 34,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,680 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,680 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    556716298175
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail95,680 miles (+1,567)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    670564324856
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass94,113 miles (+3,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,113 miles
    Test number
    882606600530
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass90,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,439 miles
    Test number
    870295142943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail90,437 miles (+2,422)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    303183475129
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,015 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,015 miles
    Test number
    376067589209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    617355493584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,680 miles (+5,597)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    912225779802
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass82,083 miles (+6,081)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    957565862317
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,002 miles (+5,558)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    111737340977
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,444 miles (+6,061)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    225232206525
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,383 miles (+7,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,383 miles
    Test number
    503510629971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass57,324 miles (+6,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    454327385380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass50,730 miles (+7,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    357115922809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass43,441 miles (+1,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    609649547714
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,702 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    405303634293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    156605653267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,960 miles (+3,861)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    316565853439
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass34,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    915000492008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 OAJ

Does LR09 OAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 OAJ is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 OAJ?
The MOT on LR09 OAJ is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 OAJ done?
LR09 OAJ was recorded at 95,680 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,293 miles a year.
Has LR09 OAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 OAJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 OAJ 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 LR09 OAJ find?
LR09 OAJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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