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Multi-colour · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

L55 LHKMOT history

L55 LHK is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2024.

L55 LHK multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
48,259 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LHK was last recorded at 48,259 miles on 25 Jun 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,255 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,259 miles
  • 2022 – 48,183 miles
  • 2021 – 48,113 miles
  • 2019 – 47,975 miles
  • 2018 – 47,882 miles
  • 2017 – 47,761 miles
  • 2016 – 47,650 miles
  • 2015 – 47,432 miles
  • 2014 – 47,346 miles
  • 2013 – 47,120 miles
  • 2012 – 46,518 miles
  • 2011 – 45,702 miles
  • 2010 – 43,623 miles
  • 2009 – 41,586 miles
  • 2008 – 39,429 miles
  • 2007 – 36,957 miles
  • 2006 – 34,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,259 miles
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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.

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Body and underside corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,259 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    938278460508
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Fail48,255 miles (+72)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    565710862039
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake slow in operation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,183 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,183 miles
    Test number
    404455123958
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,183 miles (+70)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,183 miles
    Test number
    512548585825
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,113 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,113 miles
    Test number
    341879680644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,975 miles
    Test number
    255781340186
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBody and underside corroded

  7. Fail47,975 miles (+93)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,975 miles
    Test number
    459585916688
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBody and underside corroded

  8. Pass47,882 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    497476824340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres getting low and perishing
    • AdvisoryFree play in offside rear radius arm bearings

  9. Pass47,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    891510638636
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s & n/s front ball joints

  10. Fail47,761 miles (+111)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    369412563182
    • Repaired at testSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters front & rear (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s & n/s front ball joints

  11. Pass47,650 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    384068482362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,432 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    196494055151
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread
    • NoteFloor and sills rusty
    • NoteFreeplay in front ball joints
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low on tread

  13. Fail47,432 miles (+86)3 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    968604755130
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread
    • NoteFloor and sills rusty
    • NoteFreeplay in front ball joints
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low on tread

  14. Pass47,346 miles (+226)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    557184234177
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front floor/jacking point rusty

  15. Pass47,120 miles (+602)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    457322043185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  16. Pass46,518 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,518 miles
    Test number
    509058982022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,702 miles (+2,079)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,702 miles
    Test number
    269979281003
    • NoteFreeplay in front ball joints
    • NoteFreeplay in steering rack and wirn badly
    • NoteFront tyres low on tread
    • NoteRear subframe rusty and weak
    • NoteSills and floor very rusty and weak

  18. Pass43,623 miles (+2,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,623 miles
    Test number
    761764600140
    • NoteRear subframe & floor rusting

  19. Pass41,586 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,586 miles
    Test number
    302552819100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,429 miles (+2,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    672284818101
    • NoteExhaust very rusty

  21. Pass36,957 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,957 miles
    Test number
    704158007149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,285 miles
    Test number
    614803426163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LHK

Does L55 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 LHK expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 LHK?
The MOT on L55 LHK expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 LHK done?
L55 LHK was recorded at 48,259 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2024, an average of 769 miles a year.
Has L55 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LHK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 LHK 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 L55 LHK find?
L55 LHK passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: slight oil leak.

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