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Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 PUUMOT history

LB04 PUU is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
127,933 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 PUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 PUU was last recorded at 127,933 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 8,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,228 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,705 miles
Average per year
6,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,933 miles
  • 2024 – 119,228 miles
  • 2023 – 111,652 miles
  • 2022 – 109,651 miles
  • 2021 – 109,445 miles
  • 2020 – 107,575 miles
  • 2019 – 95,334 miles
  • 2018 – 89,662 miles
  • 2017 – 84,898 miles
  • 2016 – 78,254 miles
  • 2015 – 72,304 miles
  • 2014 – 65,814 miles
  • 2013 – 59,835 miles
  • 2012 – 52,249 miles
  • 2011 – 47,130 miles
  • 2010 – 40,231 miles
  • 2009 – 38,610 miles
  • 2008 – 21,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,933 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Both brake backing plates are scraping on brake disccs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,933 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,933 miles
    Test number
    918769543884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,228 miles (+7,576)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,228 miles
    Test number
    542490275710
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advise undercarriage covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r plastic wheel arch cover missing (studs covered)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  3. Pass111,652 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,652 miles
    Test number
    762748341475
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,651 miles (+83)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    702718459793
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,568 miles (+1,917)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,568 miles
    Test number
    120876566960
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in primary grooves (age related) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visually (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s tyres wearing inner edges

  6. Pass109,651 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    920993292342
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail109,650 miles (+205)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,650 miles
    Test number
    652307593200
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,445 miles
    Test number
    195662962118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,445 miles (+1,870)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,445 miles
    Test number
    109047480551
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass107,575 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,575 miles
    Test number
    160546916211
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake backing plates are scraping on brake disccs
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pads and disc got excess heat damaged

  11. Fail107,567 miles (+12,233)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,567 miles
    Test number
    256745092619
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake backing plates are scraping on brake disccs
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexible brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pads and disc got excess heat damaged

  12. Pass95,334 miles (+5,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,334 miles
    Test number
    774100722358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass89,662 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,662 miles
    Test number
    896329116681
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass84,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,898 miles
    Test number
    406490475858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,898 miles (+6,644)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,898 miles
    Test number
    792393629314
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass78,254 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    782101785733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,304 miles (+6,490)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,304 miles
    Test number
    539071215188
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inside edge
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc scored
    • NoteNearside rear brake has slight grab

  18. Pass65,814 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    445437894048
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn bald inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre peridhes, cracked and deteriorated within tread

  19. Fail65,814 miles (+5,979)2 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    807183294099
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn bald inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre peridhes, cracked and deteriorated within tread

  20. Pass59,835 miles (+194)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    827252613147
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront service brakes imballance high on 23%

  21. Fail59,641 miles (+7,392)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,641 miles
    Test number
    355148203199
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront service brakes imballance high on 23%

  22. Pass52,249 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,249 miles
    Test number
    827767082012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,130 miles (+6,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    286779801123
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass40,231 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    220946910489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    961387019103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,610 miles (+17,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    744887719155
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass21,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,498 miles
    Test number
    352458608122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail21,498 miles2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,498 miles
    Test number
    812568508128
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB04 PUU

Does LB04 PUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 PUU expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 PUU?
The MOT on LB04 PUU expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 PUU done?
LB04 PUU was recorded at 127,933 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 6,144 miles a year.
Has LB04 PUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 PUU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 PUU 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 PUU find?
LB04 PUU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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