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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 XDLMOT history

LS51 XDL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 23 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LS51 XDL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,138 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XDL was last recorded at 61,138 miles on 8 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2024: 61,138 miles, lower than 63,178 miles on 2 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,178 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Average per year
2,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,138 miles
  • 2023 – 63,178 miles
  • 2022 – 62,242 miles
  • 2021 – 60,268 miles
  • 2020 – 58,499 miles
  • 2019 – 56,509 miles
  • 2017 – 50,622 miles
  • 2016 – 44,569 miles
  • 2015 – 41,966 miles
  • 2014 – 36,728 miles
  • 2013 – 33,343 miles
  • 2012 – 31,322 miles
  • 2011 – 28,145 miles
  • 2010 – 25,007 miles
  • 2009 – 22,533 miles
  • 2008 – 19,947 miles
  • 2007 – 17,890 miles
  • 2006 – 15,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    579932507306
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,138 miles (-2,040)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,138 miles
    Test number
    604447472817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,178 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,178 miles
    Test number
    252201577715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,242 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    931471740888
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,268 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    837441021127
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,499 miles (+1,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    58,499 miles
    Test number
    268486443568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass56,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    888634100444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    188530986314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass50,622 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,622 miles
    Test number
    349707569318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,569 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    259013276122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,435 miles (+2,469)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,435 miles
    Test number
    103890629635
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Washer inop
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper split

  12. Pass41,966 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,966 miles
    Test number
    679968947845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,728 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,728 miles
    Test number
    629233594203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,711 miles (+3,368)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,711 miles
    Test number
    726821994286
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail33,343 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    799743973284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass33,343 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    989123173236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,322 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,322 miles
    Test number
    868822792266
    • NoteFront & rear discs lipped
    • NoteO/s/r brake slight binding

  18. Fail31,322 miles (+3,177)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,322 miles
    Test number
    199550492246
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront & rear discs lipped
    • NoteO/s/r brake slight binding

  19. Pass28,145 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    987767191278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,007 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,007 miles
    Test number
    274611890299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,533 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,533 miles
    Test number
    762598169281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,947 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    171291588228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,890 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,890 miles
    Test number
    774756497242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,926 miles
    Test number
    540548296274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XDL

Does LS51 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XDL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XDL?
The MOT on LS51 XDL is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XDL done?
LS51 XDL was recorded at 61,138 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 2,542 miles a year.
Has LS51 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XDL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LS51 XDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 XDL find?
LS51 XDL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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