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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S30 LJSMOT history

S30 LJS is a black petrol MINI first used on 4 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,077 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 LJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 LJS was last recorded at 84,077 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,480 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,597 miles
Average per year
2,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,077 miles
  • 2025 – 82,480 miles
  • 2024 – 81,753 miles
  • 2023 – 80,883 miles
  • 2022 – 79,661 miles
  • 2021 – 77,481 miles
  • 2020 – 76,584 miles
  • 2019 – 75,209 miles
  • 2018 – 74,375 miles
  • 2017 – 73,821 miles
  • 2016 – 73,011 miles
  • 2015 – 72,254 miles
  • 2012 – 72,236 miles
  • 2011 – 71,191 miles
  • 2010 – 66,393 miles
  • 2009 – 57,912 miles
  • 2008 – 47,828 miles
  • 2007 – 37,611 miles
  • 2006 – 28,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,077 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    182387581889
    • 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))
  2. Fail84,077 miles (+1,597)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    162238383330
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass82,480 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    241550103865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,753 miles (+870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,753 miles
    Test number
    501326372007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass80,883 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,883 miles
    Test number
    112137408717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,661 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,661 miles
    Test number
    189612111015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,481 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    286296613540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass76,584 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,584 miles
    Test number
    107662385709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,209 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,209 miles
    Test number
    933517080040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,375 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    807403412506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass73,821 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,821 miles
    Test number
    559151730101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    360575516587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,011 miles (+757)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    440327246194
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass72,254 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    186369205062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass72,236 miles (+1,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    406853012265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass71,191 miles (+4,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,191 miles
    Test number
    379670921444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail66,393 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,393 miles
    Test number
    321519200232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass66,393 miles (+8,481)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,393 miles
    Test number
    391989500466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,912 miles (+10,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    964168509293
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass47,828 miles (+10,217)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    362472018485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,611 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,611 miles
    Test number
    292624117206
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  22. Pass37,611 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,611 miles
    Test number
    604324117240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,180 miles
    Test number
    964826916238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 LJS

Does S30 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 LJS is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 LJS?
The MOT on S30 LJS is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 LJS done?
S30 LJS was recorded at 84,077 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,874 miles a year.
Has S30 LJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 LJS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 LJS 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 S30 LJS find?
S30 LJS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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