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Brown · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LR12 COUMOT history

LR12 COU is a brown petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 91,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LR12 COU brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
91,639 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 COU was last recorded at 91,639 miles on 12 May 2026, 3,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,419 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,220 miles
Average per year
5,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,639 miles
  • 2025 – 88,419 miles
  • 2024 – 86,840 miles
  • 2023 – 85,054 miles
  • 2022 – 81,299 miles
  • 2021 – 78,005 miles
  • 2020 – 71,706 miles
  • 2019 – 64,865 miles
  • 2018 – 55,238 miles
  • 2017 – 46,769 miles
  • 2016 – 39,771 miles
  • 2015 – 32,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,639 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR & NSR pitting around edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,639 miles (+3,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    149217542953
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR & NSR pitting around edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,419 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,419 miles
    Test number
    125050934676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,840 miles (+1,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,840 miles
    Test number
    596572605803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Pass85,054 miles (+3,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,054 miles
    Test number
    132289905641
    • 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))

  5. Pass81,299 miles (+3,294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    810639226575
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,005 miles (+6,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    112058369117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi join breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass71,706 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,706 miles
    Test number
    300877395170
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail71,706 miles (+6,841)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,706 miles
    Test number
    284082743873
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,865 miles (+9,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,865 miles
    Test number
    482585040499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass55,238 miles (+8,469)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,238 miles
    Test number
    501411881155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,769 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    121290982927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,771 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,771 miles
    Test number
    194024093277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,534 miles
    Test number
    778948625185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 COU

Does LR12 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 COU is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 COU?
The MOT on LR12 COU is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 COU done?
LR12 COU was recorded at 91,639 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,368 miles a year.
Has LR12 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 COU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2020.
Has the mileage on LR12 COU 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 LR12 COU find?
LR12 COU passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth measured at 3mm and worn inner edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr & nsr pitting around edge, and 1 more.

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