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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 GPUMOT history

LB04 GPU is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 12 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
119,094 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 GPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 GPU was last recorded at 119,094 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,069 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,094 miles
  • 2023 – 118,155 miles
  • 2022 – 116,880 miles
  • 2021 – 114,811 miles
  • 2020 – 113,009 miles
  • 2019 – 110,777 miles
  • 2018 – 108,495 miles
  • 2017 – 106,012 miles
  • 2016 – 100,840 miles
  • 2015 – 90,772 miles
  • 2014 – 78,351 miles
  • 2013 – 66,652 miles
  • 2012 – 55,965 miles
  • 2011 – 48,330 miles
  • 2010 – 38,932 miles
  • 2009 – 29,268 miles
  • 2008 – 22,071 miles
  • 2007 – 17,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,094 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,094 miles (+25)1 dangerous15 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,094 miles
    Test number
    777868840933
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,069 miles (+914)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,069 miles
    Test number
    443613187139
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass118,155 miles (+1,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,155 miles
    Test number
    850042068160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,880 miles
    Test number
    942785501652
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,880 miles (+2,069)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,880 miles
    Test number
    614084164877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,811 miles (+1,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,811 miles
    Test number
    360493702361
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,009 miles
    Test number
    193187086287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,009 miles (+2,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,009 miles
    Test number
    940029793113
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass110,777 miles (+2,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    397763884744
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass108,495 miles (+2,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,495 miles
    Test number
    720318110056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass106,012 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,012 miles
    Test number
    849123001299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,840 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,840 miles
    Test number
    997922339470
    • Advisory2x rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured 2x front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail100,840 miles (+10,068)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,840 miles
    Test number
    161890506868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Advisory2x rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured 2x front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass90,772 miles (+12,421)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,772 miles
    Test number
    668780415243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  15. Pass78,351 miles (+11,699)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    967295234153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rearbox deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

  16. Pass66,652 miles (+10,687)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,652 miles
    Test number
    749093743185
    • NoteCOOLANT LEVEL LOW
    • NoteExhaust rearbox deteriorated

  17. Pass55,965 miles (+7,635)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    119361152113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST DETORIATED

  18. Pass48,330 miles (+9,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    649571921288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass38,932 miles (+9,664)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    764220600223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perrish

  20. Pass29,268 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,268 miles
    Test number
    254419119235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,071 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,071 miles
    Test number
    632929918283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,516 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,516 miles
    Test number
    730749417200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,126 miles
    Test number
    502750637148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 GPU

Does LB04 GPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 GPU expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 GPU?
The MOT on LB04 GPU expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 GPU done?
LB04 GPU was recorded at 119,094 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has LB04 GPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 GPU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 GPU 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 LB04 GPU find?
LB04 GPU failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 15 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leak; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 16 more.

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