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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 GYPMOT history

LB05 GYP is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
41,838 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GYP was last recorded at 41,838 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,184 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,654 miles
Average per year
1,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,838 miles
  • 2024 – 40,184 miles
  • 2023 – 37,348 miles
  • 2022 – 35,768 miles
  • 2021 – 32,878 miles
  • 2020 – 30,926 miles
  • 2019 – 29,089 miles
  • 2018 – 27,893 miles
  • 2017 – 26,880 miles
  • 2016 – 25,146 miles
  • 2015 – 22,921 miles
  • 2014 – 20,801 miles
  • 2013 – 18,911 miles
  • 2012 – 16,963 miles
  • 2011 – 15,770 miles
  • 2010 – 14,187 miles
  • 2009 – 12,970 miles
  • 2008 – 10,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,838 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,838 miles (+1,654)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    41,838 miles
    Test number
    553959647490
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass40,184 miles (+2,836)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    989632833085
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass37,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    37,348 miles
    Test number
    492020791716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail37,347 miles (+1,579)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,347 miles
    Test number
    269484485273
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass35,768 miles (+535)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    868386049257
    • 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 permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster lens foggy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass35,233 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,233 miles
    Test number
    437564509313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    858044273751
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail32,878 miles (+1,952)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    895792460556
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass30,926 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,926 miles
    Test number
    459534675073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,089 miles (+1,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,089 miles
    Test number
    347152245261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass27,893 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,893 miles
    Test number
    615794348584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,880 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,880 miles
    Test number
    836796194775
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  13. Pass25,146 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,146 miles
    Test number
    757341963375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,921 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,921 miles
    Test number
    218799605227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,801 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,801 miles
    Test number
    318896694143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,911 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,911 miles
    Test number
    267359293189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,910 miles (+1,947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,910 miles
    Test number
    849127193127
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass16,963 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,963 miles
    Test number
    749588572186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass15,770 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,770 miles
    Test number
    479161681137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,768 miles (+1,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,768 miles
    Test number
    628720781186
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  21. Pass14,187 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,187 miles
    Test number
    360303870178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,970 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,970 miles
    Test number
    772692659164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,528 miles
    Test number
    761315158117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GYP

Does LB05 GYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 GYP is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GYP?
The MOT on LB05 GYP is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 GYP done?
LB05 GYP was recorded at 41,838 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,792 miles a year.
Has LB05 GYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GYP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 GYP 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 GYP find?
LB05 GYP passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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