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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 CVLMOT history

LB05 CVL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
82,504 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CVL was last recorded at 82,504 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 3,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,181 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,323 miles
Average per year
3,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,504 miles
  • 2024 – 79,181 miles
  • 2023 – 76,674 miles
  • 2022 – 73,191 miles
  • 2021 – 69,080 miles
  • 2020 – 68,995 miles
  • 2019 – 68,598 miles
  • 2018 – 67,288 miles
  • 2017 – 62,950 miles
  • 2016 – 57,499 miles
  • 2015 – 51,137 miles
  • 2014 – 44,856 miles
  • 2013 – 41,108 miles
  • 2012 – 35,472 miles
  • 2011 – 31,344 miles
  • 2010 – 28,436 miles
  • 2009 – 24,008 miles
  • 2008 – 15,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    919974555947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail82,504 miles (+3,323)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,504 miles
    Test number
    143658341319
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,181 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,181 miles
    Test number
    135810864099
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail79,179 miles (+2,505)3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    306860255656
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,674 miles (+3,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    473421852062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass73,191 miles (+4,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,191 miles
    Test number
    598981609692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass69,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,080 miles
    Test number
    922778404335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail69,080 miles (+85)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,080 miles
    Test number
    321056404982
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass68,995 miles (+397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,995 miles
    Test number
    667659603170
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass68,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    926128626444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail68,598 miles (+1,310)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    583498111518
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass67,288 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    696528063708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    401662845875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Fail62,950 miles (+5,451)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    742081643449
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass57,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    908873207530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,499 miles (+6,362)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,499 miles
    Test number
    676185293333
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass51,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    142033738702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,137 miles (+6,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    634679990344
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass44,856 miles (+3,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    325506054280
    • NoteO/s rear exhaust box deteriorated

  20. Pass41,108 miles (+5,636)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,108 miles
    Test number
    395345643493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  21. Pass35,472 miles (+4,128)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,472 miles
    Test number
    466525742276
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass31,344 miles (+2,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,344 miles
    Test number
    586587941162
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  23. Pass28,436 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,436 miles
    Test number
    342394240184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked in the treads
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

  24. Fail28,436 miles (+4,428)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,436 miles
    Test number
    681694440152
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked in the treads
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

  25. Pass24,008 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,008 miles
    Test number
    832772289239
    • NoteOsr tyre worn inner edge

  26. Fail23,994 miles (+8,777)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,994 miles
    Test number
    524350089253
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOsr tyre worn inner edge

  27. Pass15,217 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,217 miles
    Test number
    491958418263
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB05 CVL

Does LB05 CVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 CVL expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CVL?
The MOT on LB05 CVL expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 CVL done?
LB05 CVL was recorded at 82,504 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 3,965 miles a year.
Has LB05 CVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CVL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 CVL 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 LB05 CVL find?
LB05 CVL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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