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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 HZEMOT history

LB05 HZE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
72,727 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 HZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 HZE was last recorded at 72,727 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,727 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,727 miles
  • 2025 – 69,401 miles
  • 2024 – 65,939 miles
  • 2023 – 56,653 miles
  • 2022 – 56,401 miles
  • 2021 – 55,830 miles
  • 2020 – 55,161 miles
  • 2019 – 54,335 miles
  • 2018 – 46,644 miles
  • 2017 – 41,101 miles
  • 2016 – 35,718 miles
  • 2015 – 30,066 miles
  • 2014 – 26,703 miles
  • 2013 – 22,339 miles
  • 2012 – 17,855 miles
  • 2011 – 16,469 miles
  • 2010 – 15,354 miles
  • 2009 – 12,894 miles
  • 2008 – 10,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,727 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,727 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    105096138427
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail72,727 miles (+3,326)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    164543064830
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    959204734302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,401 miles (+3,462)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    389605898051
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass65,939 miles (+9,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    155935811969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass56,653 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,653 miles
    Test number
    529438129386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,401 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,401 miles
    Test number
    967820339566
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass55,830 miles (+669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    785791511587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass55,161 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    272646777079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,335 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,335 miles
    Test number
    229924126681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,037 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    626460957876
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail52,034 miles (+5,390)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,034 miles
    Test number
    363667883909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass46,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    114144850808
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  14. Fail46,644 miles (+5,543)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    353513273659
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  15. Pass41,101 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,101 miles
    Test number
    976215161989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,718 miles
    Test number
    209525261462
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
    • AdvisoryPassenger door difficult to open from inside vehicle
  17. Fail35,718 miles (+5,652)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,718 miles
    Test number
    444429271104
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
    • AdvisoryPassenger door difficult to open from inside vehicle
  18. Pass30,066 miles (+3,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    549809935189
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass26,703 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,703 miles
    Test number
    105025974182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine has a oil leak
  20. Fail26,702 miles (+4,363)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    198304274129
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine has a oil leak
  21. Pass22,339 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    227871973484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,855 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,855 miles
    Test number
    798007562132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,469 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,469 miles
    Test number
    309292671104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,354 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,354 miles
    Test number
    501920480117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass12,894 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,894 miles
    Test number
    202280689494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,985 miles
    Test number
    944450878133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 HZE

Does LB05 HZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 HZE is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 HZE?
The MOT on LB05 HZE is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 HZE done?
LB05 HZE was recorded at 72,727 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,459 miles a year.
Has LB05 HZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 HZE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 HZE 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 HZE find?
LB05 HZE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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