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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T8 LUUMOT history

T8 LUU is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,411 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LUU was last recorded at 60,411 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2019: 50,642 miles, lower than 50,658 miles on 11 Nov 2019.

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
58,405 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,006 miles
Average per year
2,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,411 miles
  • 2024 – 58,405 miles
  • 2023 – 56,696 miles
  • 2022 – 54,854 miles
  • 2021 – 53,054 miles
  • 2020 – 51,047 miles
  • 2019 – 50,642 miles
  • 2018 – 49,431 miles
  • 2017 – 47,802 miles
  • 2016 – 46,072 miles
  • 2015 – 42,549 miles
  • 2014 – 38,083 miles
  • 2013 – 32,983 miles
  • 2012 – 28,631 miles
  • 2011 – 23,681 miles
  • 2010 – 17,589 miles
  • 2009 – 15,735 miles
  • 2008 – 15,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,411 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,411 miles (+2,006)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    462568811702
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass58,405 miles (+1,709)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,405 miles
    Test number
    805325236954
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,696 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    943636446348
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail56,696 miles (+1,842)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    602308091432
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,854 miles (+1,800)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    240630218789
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,054 miles (+2,007)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,054 miles
    Test number
    324015783944
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,047 miles (+405)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,047 miles
    Test number
    360858432713
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,642 miles (-16)3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,642 miles
    Test number
    192545758648
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light on

  9. Fail50,658 miles (+1,227)4 major3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,658 miles
    Test number
    768234497574
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light on

  10. Pass49,431 miles (+1,629)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    263027625416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass47,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    924509663897
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail47,802 miles (+1,730)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    936401687240
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass46,072 miles (+3,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,072 miles
    Test number
    488548677339
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass42,549 miles (+4,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,549 miles
    Test number
    264835239413
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil leak

  15. Pass38,083 miles (+5,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    416335214320
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass32,983 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,983 miles
    Test number
    136435913333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,631 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,631 miles
    Test number
    156566022380
    • NotePower Steering Unit is Leaking Fluid
    • NoteRear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

  18. Fail28,631 miles (+4,950)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,631 miles
    Test number
    128976422324
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePower Steering Unit is Leaking Fluid
    • NoteRear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

  19. Pass23,681 miles (+6,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,681 miles
    Test number
    528408821367
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass17,589 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,589 miles
    Test number
    923979020315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,735 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,735 miles
    Test number
    124965039373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,609 miles
    Test number
    130407938098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 LUU

Does T8 LUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 LUU is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 LUU?
The MOT on T8 LUU is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 LUU done?
T8 LUU was recorded at 60,411 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,517 miles a year.
Has T8 LUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LUU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 LUU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 LUU find?
T8 LUU passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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