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Gold · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 HXLMOT history

LB05 HXL is a gold petrol MINI first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,272 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HXL was last recorded at 54,272 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,795 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
477 miles
Average per year
2,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,272 miles
  • 2025 – 53,795 miles
  • 2024 – 52,594 miles
  • 2023 – 51,755 miles
  • 2022 – 50,615 miles
  • 2021 – 48,877 miles
  • 2020 – 48,282 miles
  • 2019 – 46,805 miles
  • 2018 – 44,051 miles
  • 2017 – 42,131 miles
  • 2016 – 40,232 miles
  • 2015 – 37,738 miles
  • 2014 – 35,359 miles
  • 2013 – 32,030 miles
  • 2012 – 28,708 miles
  • 2011 – 25,910 miles
  • 2009 – 18,669 miles
  • 2008 – 14,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,272 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,272 miles (+477)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    515581954478
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass53,795 miles (+1,201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    274834272915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Brake Hose - Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Hose - Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass52,594 miles (+839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    456835251650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass51,755 miles (+1,140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,755 miles
    Test number
    228276191053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe to Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass50,615 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    912757232231
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated

  6. Pass48,877 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,877 miles
    Test number
    608420339489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,282 miles (+1,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    800749699383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass46,805 miles (+2,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    365263748989
    • AdvisoryCoolant empty
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  9. Pass44,051 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    868368540806
    • AdvisoryRear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

  10. Fail44,015 miles (+1,884)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    384336182785
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

  11. Pass42,131 miles (+1,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,131 miles
    Test number
    711608872721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

  12. Pass40,232 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    914208249441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

  13. Fail40,163 miles (+2,425)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,163 miles
    Test number
    791095918586
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

  14. Pass37,738 miles (+2,379)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,738 miles
    Test number
    129441245198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
    • NoteRear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

  15. Pass35,359 miles (+3,329)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,359 miles
    Test number
    719903464117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  16. Pass32,030 miles (+3,322)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,030 miles
    Test number
    288008343149
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  17. Pass28,708 miles (+2,798)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,708 miles
    Test number
    916523562108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating

  18. Pass25,910 miles (+7,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,910 miles
    Test number
    196204961165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass18,669 miles (+4,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,669 miles
    Test number
    232552789151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass14,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,192 miles
    Test number
    721806488121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HXL

Does LB05 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HXL is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HXL?
The MOT on LB05 HXL is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 HXL done?
LB05 HXL was recorded at 54,272 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,221 miles a year.
Has LB05 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HXL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 HXL 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 HXL find?
LB05 HXL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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