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LJ08 LYL

2013 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

110,362 mi
Last recorded110,362 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd59,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 110,362 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,042 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 104,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,972 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 105,777 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight uneven wear - nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,802 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 92,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,645 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 98,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,716 miles

Corrosion exhaust/rear shockers/rear coil springs

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil & coolant low

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 93,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 93,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,837 miles

Corrosion - exhaust/heat shield loose/coil springs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 80,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion - exhaust/heat shield loose/coil springs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 88,051 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven stepped inner edge

front discs worn

front tyres worn uneven o/s 1.6mm in center

Fail 26 Jul 2021 88,037 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s scored inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads on metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn uneven stepped inner edge

front discs worn

front tyres worn uneven o/s 1.6mm in center

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,180 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,677 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,591 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 65,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 54,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,832 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 20545R17Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 42,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 42,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,052 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake imbalance

Fail 29 Nov 2016 33,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake imbalance

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,630 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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LJ08 LYL is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 59,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 LYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 LYL registered?

LJ08 LYL is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ08 LYL shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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