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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

V5 DRMMOT history

V5 DRM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

V5 DRM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
155,666 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 DRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 DRM was last recorded at 155,666 miles on 3 May 2025, 579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,087 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
579 miles
Average per year
6,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,666 miles
  • 2024 – 155,087 miles
  • 2022 – 153,102 miles
  • 2021 – 142,521 miles
  • 2020 – 136,483 miles
  • 2019 – 132,834 miles
  • 2018 – 128,971 miles
  • 2017 – 124,223 miles
  • 2016 – 118,012 miles
  • 2015 – 112,388 miles
  • 2014 – 107,776 miles
  • 2013 – 98,931 miles
  • 2012 – 91,679 miles
  • 2011 – 80,265 miles
  • 2010 – 72,392 miles
  • 2009 – 64,555 miles
  • 2008 – 52,672 miles
  • 2006 – 36,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,666 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,666 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,666 miles
    Test number
    647249064141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,087 miles (+1,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,087 miles
    Test number
    907744881123
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass153,102 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,102 miles
    Test number
    822623486463
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail153,101 miles (+10,580)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,101 miles
    Test number
    252261119528
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,521 miles (+6,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,521 miles
    Test number
    884591977442
    • Advisory2x front suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension link deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass136,483 miles (+3,649)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,483 miles
    Test number
    309978143464
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass132,834 miles (+3,863)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,834 miles
    Test number
    213849251632
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,971 miles
    Test number
    440922747553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

  9. Fail128,971 miles (+4,748)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,971 miles
    Test number
    610284398573
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

  10. Pass124,223 miles (+6,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,223 miles
    Test number
    953209734385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass118,012 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,012 miles
    Test number
    918531670190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,010 miles (+5,622)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,010 miles
    Test number
    643152371286
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,388 miles (+4,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,388 miles
    Test number
    772452190746
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass107,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    137980424370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,776 miles (+589)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    666950024334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail107,187 miles (+8,256)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,187 miles
    Test number
    548745294200
    • FailureNearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass98,931 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,931 miles
    Test number
    515768623342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    869902832377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,679 miles (+11,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    859732632320
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass80,265 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    178748531181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,392 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    620704540134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,555 miles (+11,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    753519439152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass52,672 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    200300248465
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater ingress into front and rear number plates

  24. Fail52,672 miles (+16,554)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    531140348128
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater ingress into front and rear number plates

  25. Pass36,118 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    742757176231
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteWater damage to f and r no plates

Questions about V5 DRM

Does V5 DRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 DRM expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 DRM?
The MOT on V5 DRM expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 DRM done?
V5 DRM was recorded at 155,666 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 6,435 miles a year.
Has V5 DRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 DRM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 DRM 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 V5 DRM find?
V5 DRM passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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