MINI Cooper S
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
T29 ELPMOT history
T29 ELP is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,820 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 133,820 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,000 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T29 ELP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper S
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T29 ELP was last recorded at 133,820 miles on 14 May 2026, 14,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,083 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,737 miles
- Average per year
- 6,000 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,820 miles
- 2025 – 119,083 miles
- 2024 – 107,134 miles
- 2023 – 90,531 miles
- 2022 – 90,391 miles
- 2021 – 88,217 miles
- 2020 – 84,555 miles
- 2019 – 81,057 miles
- 2018 – 79,761 miles
- 2017 – 77,433 miles
- 2016 – 75,043 miles
- 2015 – 72,331 miles
- 2014 – 68,395 miles
- 2013 – 59,562 miles
- 2012 – 52,753 miles
- 2011 – 42,982 miles
- 2010 – 39,478 miles
- 2009 – 36,789 miles
- 2008 – 33,691 miles
- 2007 – 29,983 miles
- 2006 – 23,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,820 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,820 miles (+14,737)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 133,820 miles
- Test number
- 628042799436
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,083 miles (+11,949)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 119,083 miles
- Test number
- 466088485953
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,134 miles (+16,603)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 107,134 miles
- Test number
- 691094997714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,531 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 90,531 miles
- Test number
- 874172224588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,391 miles (+2,174)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 90,391 miles
- Test number
- 490896574639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,217 miles (+3,662)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,217 miles
- Test number
- 482857499974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,555 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 84,555 miles
- Test number
- 170728285215
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail84,555 miles (+3,498)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,555 miles
- Test number
- 380313797478
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass81,057 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,057 miles
- Test number
- 193204352858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen small chip
Fail81,057 miles (+1,296)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,057 miles
- Test number
- 305546437285
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen small chip
Pass79,761 miles (+2,328)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,761 miles
- Test number
- 785232386312
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted on inner face
- AdvisoryRear brakes imbalance 19%
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass77,433 miles (+2,390)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 77,433 miles
- Test number
- 739940184302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,043 miles (+2,712)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 75,043 miles
- Test number
- 455765498405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,331 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 72,331 miles
- Test number
- 532066311601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,303 miles (+3,908)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,303 miles
- Test number
- 742107360110
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,395 miles (+8,833)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,395 miles
- Test number
- 399073904367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,562 miles (+6,809)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 59,562 miles
- Test number
- 825588653318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass52,753 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 52,753 miles
- Test number
- 899359852356
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail52,753 miles (+9,771)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,753 miles
- Test number
- 965479852308
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass42,982 miles (+3,504)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 42,982 miles
- Test number
- 485300751401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,478 miles (+2,689)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 39,478 miles
- Test number
- 210324040385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,789 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,789 miles
- Test number
- 862642359395
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass36,789 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 36,789 miles
- Test number
- 940332559310
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass33,691 miles (+3,708)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 33,691 miles
- Test number
- 402764258422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,983 miles (+6,031)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 29,983 miles
- Test number
- 272168947374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,952 miles (+11,412)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 23,952 miles
- Test number
- 672533856326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 12,540 miles
- Test number
- 230166156086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T29 ELP
- Does T29 ELP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 ELP is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T29 ELP?
- The MOT on T29 ELP is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T29 ELP done?
- T29 ELP was recorded at 133,820 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,000 miles a year.
- Has T29 ELP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T29 ELP has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on T29 ELP 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 T29 ELP find?
- T29 ELP passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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