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MINI Cooper S

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB02 CXRMOT history

LB02 CXR is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 15 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,101 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 CXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 CXR was last recorded at 76,101 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,083 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,101 miles
  • 2025 – 76,083 miles
  • 2022 – 75,970 miles
  • 2021 – 73,297 miles
  • 2020 – 69,917 miles
  • 2019 – 61,597 miles
  • 2018 – 59,344 miles
  • 2017 – 57,260 miles
  • 2016 – 56,667 miles
  • 2015 – 53,371 miles
  • 2014 – 49,103 miles
  • 2012 – 45,507 miles
  • 2011 – 42,025 miles
  • 2010 – 38,259 miles
  • 2009 – 33,570 miles
  • 2008 – 27,359 miles
  • 2007 – 22,185 miles
  • 2005 – 20,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,101 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    329955179000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,083 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,083 miles
    Test number
    705152234245
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    288542041646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass75,970 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    595337152248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail75,955 miles (+2,658)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    602776465555
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,297 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    858701322743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,917 miles (+8,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    769933625930
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers connecting Y piece has slight blow on both connections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pedal has a temporary anti slip device fitted. recommend new brake pedal rubber pad fitted

  8. Pass61,597 miles (+2,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    906650361563
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,344 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    368296168616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,260 miles (+593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,260 miles
    Test number
    879993712971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and weak

  11. Pass56,667 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,667 miles
    Test number
    473218418783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside of tread
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty offside

  12. Fail56,667 miles (+3,296)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,667 miles
    Test number
    889425224213
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside of tread
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty offside

  13. Pass53,371 miles (+4,268)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    409403335061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass49,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    175594014404
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside of tread
    • NoteRear silencer rusty

  15. Fail49,103 miles (+3,596)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    146669104050
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside of tread
    • NoteRear silencer rusty

  16. Fail45,507 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    419543952479
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass45,507 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    887523552320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    406378821340
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail42,025 miles (+3,766)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,025 miles
    Test number
    515558021338
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass38,259 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,259 miles
    Test number
    370823830374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside of tread

  21. Fail38,259 miles (+4,689)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,259 miles
    Test number
    893713030372
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside of tread

  22. Pass33,570 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,570 miles
    Test number
    571651139369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,359 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,359 miles
    Test number
    830052798048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,185 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,185 miles
    Test number
    924663907051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,034 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    20,034 miles
    Test number
    650571125222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,026 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,026 miles
    Test number
    430186715263
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB02 CXR

Does LB02 CXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 CXR is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 CXR?
The MOT on LB02 CXR is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 CXR done?
LB02 CXR was recorded at 76,101 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 2,674 miles a year.
Has LB02 CXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 CXR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB02 CXR 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 LB02 CXR find?
LB02 CXR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint.; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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