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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LS02 RSUMOT history

LS02 RSU is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LS02 RSU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,896 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 RSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 RSU was last recorded at 67,896 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,749 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,147 miles
Average per year
2,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,896 miles
  • 2024 – 66,749 miles
  • 2023 – 64,850 miles
  • 2022 – 64,114 miles
  • 2021 – 62,740 miles
  • 2020 – 60,993 miles
  • 2019 – 59,561 miles
  • 2018 – 58,177 miles
  • 2017 – 55,908 miles
  • 2016 – 53,408 miles
  • 2015 – 50,754 miles
  • 2014 – 48,605 miles
  • 2013 – 44,350 miles
  • 2012 – 40,306 miles
  • 2011 – 35,799 miles
  • 2010 – 33,437 miles
  • 2009 – 29,298 miles
  • 2008 – 25,192 miles
  • 2007 – 19,616 miles
  • 2006 – 15,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,896 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,896 miles (+1,147)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    768566172891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass66,749 miles (+1,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    714075822398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass64,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    907517936939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail64,850 miles (+736)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    928302573647
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass64,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    434189337808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail64,114 miles (+1,374)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    653700298316
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass62,740 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,740 miles
    Test number
    153477911183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,993 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    439489434303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,561 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    754835219600
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass58,177 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    564426110564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,908 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    916955480276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,408 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,408 miles
    Test number
    151709794843
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass50,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    395184535188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,752 miles (+2,147)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,752 miles
    Test number
    937534435106
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteRear silencer rusty
  15. Pass48,605 miles (+4,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    298145534124
    • NoteRear silencer rusty
  16. Pass44,350 miles (+4,044)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    848224533175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes worn
    • NoteRear silencer rusty
  17. Pass40,306 miles (+4,507)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,306 miles
    Test number
    808836132142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes slightly worn
    • NoteRear silencer rusty
  18. Fail35,799 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    267852331142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rear box rusrt
    • NoteFront brake pads below half worn
    • NoteFuel cao seal perished
  19. Pass35,799 miles (+2,362)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    405722431118
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rear box rusrt
    • NoteFront brake pads below half worn
    • NoteFuel cao seal perished
  20. Pass33,437 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,437 miles
    Test number
    762368520120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,298 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,298 miles
    Test number
    250012929154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,192 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    873664928140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,616 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,616 miles
    Test number
    820962937172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,284 miles
    Test number
    722426036141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,284 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,284 miles
    Test number
    840616036130
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS02 RSU

Does LS02 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 RSU is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS02 RSU?
The MOT on LS02 RSU is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 RSU done?
LS02 RSU was recorded at 67,896 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,700 miles a year.
Has LS02 RSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 RSU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS02 RSU 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 LS02 RSU find?
LS02 RSU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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