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White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

LU51 MOLMOT history

LU51 MOL is a white diesel MINI Cooper first used on 31 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,093 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 MOL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 MOL was last recorded at 113,093 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2023: 48,118 miles, lower than 95,310 miles on 3 Nov 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
113,029 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
8,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,093 miles
  • 2024 – 105,349 miles
  • 2023 – 48,118 miles
  • 2022 – 82,395 miles
  • 2021 – 70,572 miles
  • 2020 – 57,958 miles
  • 2019 – 52,703 miles
  • 2018 – 46,608 miles
  • 2017 – 40,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,093 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (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.

  • REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,093 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    969016407956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Fail113,029 miles (+7,680)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,029 miles
    Test number
    702339879770
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass105,349 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,349 miles
    Test number
    524001401339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,322 miles (+57,204)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,322 miles
    Test number
    196283177479
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass48,118 miles (-47,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    557672356422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED
  6. Fail95,310 miles (+12,915)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    638278358356
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,395 miles (+261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    790073254463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail82,134 miles (+11,562)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    951305192830
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass70,572 miles (+12,614)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,572 miles
    Test number
    167629161012
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass57,958 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    416813433579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,703 miles (+6,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    619608882770
    • AdvisoryO-s-f tyre wearing low inner and outer edge
  12. Pass46,608 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    674901268445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,316 miles (+2,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    504800392685
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass38,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,030 miles
    Test number
    578969890810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU51 MOL

Does LU51 MOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 MOL is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU51 MOL?
The MOT on LU51 MOL is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 MOL done?
LU51 MOL was recorded at 113,093 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,570 miles a year.
Has LU51 MOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 MOL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LU51 MOL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU51 MOL find?
LU51 MOL passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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