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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX02 NTUMOT history

LX02 NTU is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 20 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,297 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 NTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 NTU was last recorded at 51,297 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,249 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,297 miles
  • 2025 – 51,249 miles
  • 2024 – 51,082 miles
  • 2023 – 50,758 miles
  • 2022 – 49,874 miles
  • 2021 – 48,922 miles
  • 2020 – 48,519 miles
  • 2019 – 48,040 miles
  • 2018 – 47,201 miles
  • 2017 – 46,385 miles
  • 2016 – 45,887 miles
  • 2015 – 45,011 miles
  • 2014 – 43,520 miles
  • 2013 – 40,878 miles
  • 2012 – 39,012 miles
  • 2011 – 36,009 miles
  • 2010 – 33,006 miles
  • 2009 – 30,260 miles
  • 2008 – 27,937 miles
  • 2007 – 26,078 miles
  • 2006 – 21,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,297 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,297 miles (+48)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    906653814967
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass51,249 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    742714964529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail51,249 miles (+167)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    441378212033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass51,082 miles (+324)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    397634038797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass50,758 miles (+884)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,758 miles
    Test number
    796078598128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass49,874 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,874 miles
    Test number
    528719091073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,922 miles (+403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,922 miles
    Test number
    609028039395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass48,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    190542124839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,512 miles (+472)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    517441733726
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass48,040 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    441090795252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,201 miles (+816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    347577621750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
  12. Pass46,385 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,385 miles
    Test number
    971970813021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,887 miles
    Test number
    697055899659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,887 miles (+876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,887 miles
    Test number
    929644785134
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  15. Pass45,011 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,011 miles
    Test number
    237449205228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,520 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,520 miles
    Test number
    927020714202
    • NoteOil light on
  17. Fail43,520 miles (+2,642)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,520 miles
    Test number
    749836104248
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • NoteOil light on
  18. Pass40,878 miles (+1,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,878 miles
    Test number
    196756683148
    • NoteEngine oil light on
  19. Pass39,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,012 miles
    Test number
    265180682462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,012 miles (+3,003)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,012 miles
    Test number
    226610182127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass36,009 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,009 miles
    Test number
    969527351186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,006 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,006 miles
    Test number
    314019050157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,260 miles (+2,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,260 miles
    Test number
    814103349186
    • NoteGear box noise
  24. Pass27,937 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,937 miles
    Test number
    664168358137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,078 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    802995447178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,801 miles
    Test number
    470069676089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 NTU

Does LX02 NTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 NTU is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 NTU?
The MOT on LX02 NTU is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 NTU done?
LX02 NTU was recorded at 51,297 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,450 miles a year.
Has LX02 NTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 NTU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX02 NTU 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 NTU find?
LX02 NTU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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