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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L55 LMCMOT history

L55 LMC is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

L55 LMC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,363 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LMC was last recorded at 66,363 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,709 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,654 miles
Average per year
2,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,363 miles
  • 2025 – 64,709 miles
  • 2024 – 63,306 miles
  • 2023 – 62,276 miles
  • 2022 – 60,806 miles
  • 2021 – 58,980 miles
  • 2020 – 56,905 miles
  • 2019 – 54,985 miles
  • 2018 – 53,401 miles
  • 2017 – 51,437 miles
  • 2016 – 47,690 miles
  • 2015 – 44,207 miles
  • 2014 – 40,940 miles
  • 2013 – 37,881 miles
  • 2012 – 34,384 miles
  • 2011 – 30,951 miles
  • 2010 – 27,881 miles
  • 2009 – 24,034 miles
  • 2008 – 20,655 miles
  • 2007 – 17,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,363 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,363 miles (+1,654)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    188181741421
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass64,709 miles (+1,403)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    925913418200
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass63,306 miles (+1,030)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    318126798834
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass62,276 miles (+1,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    696572454965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Tail end covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Led high level brake lamp inop
  5. Pass60,806 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,806 miles
    Test number
    602499233286
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass58,980 miles (+2,075)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    357473614105
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass56,905 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,905 miles
    Test number
    431854385311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    647428695331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,985 miles (+1,584)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    411895448992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass53,401 miles (+1,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    989941834801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to flexys
  11. Pass51,437 miles (+3,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,437 miles
    Test number
    251462284091
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to o/s rear flexy getting corroded
  12. Pass47,690 miles (+3,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,690 miles
    Test number
    470106952336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass44,207 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,207 miles
    Test number
    583316049489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,940 miles (+3,059)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,940 miles
    Test number
    248708444241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBack box corroded
  15. Pass37,881 miles (+3,497)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    327119143490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBack Box to exhaust corroding
  16. Pass34,384 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    857347042293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,951 miles (+3,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    347022941499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass27,881 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    173624440278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,034 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,034 miles
    Test number
    450026539257
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing uneven
  20. Fail24,034 miles (+3,379)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,034 miles
    Test number
    734096639296
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing uneven
  21. Pass20,655 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,655 miles
    Test number
    564595648297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,284 miles
    Test number
    411135437243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LMC

Does L55 LMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LMC is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 LMC?
The MOT on L55 LMC is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 LMC done?
L55 LMC was recorded at 66,363 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 2,559 miles a year.
Has L55 LMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LMC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L55 LMC 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 LMC find?
L55 LMC passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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