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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX02 EVMMOT history

LX02 EVM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 12 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

LX02 EVM silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,876 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 EVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 EVM was last recorded at 144,876 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 5,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,087 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,789 miles
Average per year
5,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,876 miles
  • 2025 – 139,087 miles
  • 2024 – 133,222 miles
  • 2023 – 127,206 miles
  • 2022 – 115,295 miles
  • 2021 – 111,546 miles
  • 2020 – 107,903 miles
  • 2018 – 104,436 miles
  • 2017 – 91,239 miles
  • 2016 – 90,301 miles
  • 2015 – 88,319 miles
  • 2014 – 86,022 miles
  • 2013 – 83,527 miles
  • 2012 – 80,879 miles
  • 2011 – 78,486 miles
  • 2010 – 69,202 miles
  • 2009 – 59,308 miles
  • 2007 – 50,556 miles
  • 2006 – 39,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,876 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to backbox join. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bottom ball joint missing a bolt.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,876 miles (+5,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,876 miles
    Test number
    728984445854
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to backbox join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bottom ball joint missing a bolt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass139,087 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,087 miles
    Test number
    241598828470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,222 miles
    Test number
    590399286625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,222 miles (+6,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,222 miles
    Test number
    602012539569
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass127,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,206 miles
    Test number
    610300372240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,206 miles (+11,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,206 miles
    Test number
    158413605500
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass115,295 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,295 miles
    Test number
    221340395797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,546 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,546 miles
    Test number
    202998468138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,903 miles (+3,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    804996452539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFoot-brake spongy
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisorySuspension has been lowered
  10. Pass104,436 miles (+13,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,436 miles
    Test number
    153283306308
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass91,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    641360211556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,239 miles (+938)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,239 miles
    Test number
    208625294855
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass90,301 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,301 miles
    Test number
    551356084513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,319 miles (+2,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,319 miles
    Test number
    227133985448
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass86,022 miles (+2,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,022 miles
    Test number
    579933484132
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass83,527 miles (+2,648)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,527 miles
    Test number
    765404483119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass80,879 miles (+2,393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    436264142136
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
  18. Pass78,486 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,486 miles
    Test number
    708154401112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail78,483 miles (+9,281)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,483 miles
    Test number
    267811701180
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass69,202 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    214257790016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,187 miles (+9,879)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,187 miles
    Test number
    142766390086
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil on min
  22. Pass59,308 miles (+72)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    144394459405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail59,236 miles (+8,680)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,236 miles
    Test number
    130220759449
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass50,556 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    962816957304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,293 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    171128687029
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Fail45,293 miles (+5,844)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,293 miles
    Test number
    173248687024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOil leak
  27. Pass39,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,449 miles
    Test number
    412733306166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 EVM

Does LX02 EVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 EVM is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 EVM?
The MOT on LX02 EVM is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 EVM done?
LX02 EVM was recorded at 144,876 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 5,278 miles a year.
Has LX02 EVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 EVM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LX02 EVM 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 LX02 EVM find?
LX02 EVM passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to backbox join.; nearside front bottom ball joint missing a bolt.; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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