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Morris Minor

Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

5319 LJMOT history

5319 LJ is a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 13 Oct 1961. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 74,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
74,896 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5319 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Minor
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
13 Oct 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5319 LJ was last recorded at 74,896 miles on 6 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2011: 74,728 miles, lower than 74,729 miles on 22 Apr 2010.

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
74,886 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,896 miles
  • 2025 – 74,886 miles
  • 2024 – 74,881 miles
  • 2023 – 74,728 miles
  • 2022 – 74,728 miles
  • 2021 – 74,728 miles
  • 2019 – 74,728 miles
  • 2018 – 74,728 miles
  • 2017 – 74,728 miles
  • 2016 – 74,728 miles
  • 2015 – 74,728 miles
  • 2014 – 74,728 miles
  • 2013 – 74,728 miles
  • 2012 – 74,728 miles
  • 2011 – 74,728 miles
  • 2010 – 74,729 miles
  • 2009 – 73,375 miles
  • 2008 – 73,018 miles
  • 2007 – 69,097 miles
  • 2006 – 67,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,896 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,896 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    405479039139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,886 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    110758056450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    993072152347
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,881 miles (+153)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    966143569348
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    734108866988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,728 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    824811754341
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    356359758320
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,728 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    206803902710
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    764950132399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from differential oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,728 miles1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    500630707158
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from differential oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,728 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    265338311622
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides at front (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass74,728 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    968689876823
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

  13. Pass74,728 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    168903074260
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides at front (2.7.3)

  14. Pass74,728 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    817049975194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s mirror
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight lift in o/s/f lower trunnion
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s track rod inner joint

  15. Pass74,728 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    219336705417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSlight lift in o/s/f lower trunnion

  16. Fail74,728 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    685516705151
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSlight lift in o/s/f lower trunnion

  17. Pass74,728 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    226992914422
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass74,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    449626913141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,728 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    485275013142
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

  20. Pass74,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    288418912401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,728 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    508856112125
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  22. Pass74,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    215728011119
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail74,728 miles (-1)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    455008811132
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass74,729 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    410672310123
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to front registration plate

  25. Fail74,728 miles (+1,353)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    400872010178
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to front registration plate

  26. Fail73,375 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    231964619427
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass73,375 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    240584919415
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass73,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,018 miles
    Test number
    263669318491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail73,018 miles (+3,921)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,018 miles
    Test number
    173809318192
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass69,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,097 miles
    Test number
    273042027157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. FailMileage not read3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    322062227129
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s wiper torn
    • NoteN/s/f top trunnion bushes deteriorating

  32. Pass67,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    714559906169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail67,083 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    430523206179
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Questions about 5319 LJ

What vehicle is registration 5319 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5319 LJ on a blue petrol Morris Minor first used on 13 Oct 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5319 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5319 LJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5319 LJ?
The MOT on 5319 LJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5319 LJ done?
5319 LJ was recorded at 74,896 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 389 miles a year.
Has 5319 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5319 LJ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 5319 LJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 5319 LJ find?
5319 LJ passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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