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MINI Cooper

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 HYCMOT history

LB05 HYC is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,027 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HYC was last recorded at 65,027 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,027 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,027 miles
  • 2024 – 62,260 miles
  • 2023 – 60,227 miles
  • 2022 – 59,950 miles
  • 2021 – 59,106 miles
  • 2020 – 54,966 miles
  • 2019 – 54,079 miles
  • 2018 – 53,035 miles
  • 2017 – 51,254 miles
  • 2016 – 49,879 miles
  • 2014 – 45,281 miles
  • 2013 – 44,163 miles
  • 2012 – 40,925 miles
  • 2011 – 36,239 miles
  • 2009 – 33,506 miles
  • 2008 – 29,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,027 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut/s / perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Side repeater incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,027 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    207142255563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut/s / perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail65,027 miles (+2,767)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    184418819200
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut/s / perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass62,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,260 miles
    Test number
    434195816779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail62,260 miles (+2,033)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,260 miles
    Test number
    370778584256
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,227 miles (+277)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,227 miles
    Test number
    737778724174
    • 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))

  6. Pass59,950 miles (+844)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    775222585050
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass59,106 miles (+4,140)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    653061838860
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass54,966 miles (+887)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,966 miles
    Test number
    558707266970
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle oil mist around the engine

  9. Pass54,079 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    921199898862
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail54,079 miles (+1,044)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    207389242803
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,035 miles
    Test number
    816772830323
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  12. Fail53,035 miles (+1,781)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,035 miles
    Test number
    284056833681
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  13. Pass51,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,254 miles
    Test number
    848501025395
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail51,254 miles (+1,375)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,254 miles
    Test number
    882907338321
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass49,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    761497578053
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  16. Fail49,879 miles (+2,079)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    165651059996
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer and inner tread.Nail on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  17. Pass47,800 miles (+2,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    194420437369
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass45,281 miles (+1,118)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    686174164346
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers split but clearing screen

  19. Pass44,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,163 miles
    Test number
    489510943395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,163 miles (+3,238)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,163 miles
    Test number
    978830143300
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass40,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    165922103483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,925 miles (+1,767)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    589963662318
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  23. Pass39,158 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    275104702002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,239 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,239 miles
    Test number
    487585701058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,506 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,506 miles
    Test number
    544129449345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,918 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,918 miles
    Test number
    472088758351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,385 miles
    Test number
    870581318054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 HYC

Does LB05 HYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HYC is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HYC?
The MOT on LB05 HYC is valid until 17 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 HYC done?
LB05 HYC was recorded at 65,027 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has LB05 HYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HYC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 HYC 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 HYC find?
LB05 HYC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread, and 4 more.

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