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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 JAOMOT history

LB05 JAO is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,912 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 JAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 JAO was last recorded at 74,912 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 2,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,069 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,843 miles
Average per year
3,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,912 miles
  • 2025 – 72,069 miles
  • 2024 – 68,939 miles
  • 2023 – 67,151 miles
  • 2022 – 64,647 miles
  • 2021 – 60,553 miles
  • 2020 – 55,517 miles
  • 2019 – 47,096 miles
  • 2018 – 44,544 miles
  • 2017 – 39,872 miles
  • 2016 – 35,012 miles
  • 2015 – 27,949 miles
  • 2014 – 21,533 miles
  • 2013 – 15,796 miles
  • 2012 – 10,199 miles
  • 2011 – 9,477 miles
  • 2010 – 9,126 miles
  • 2008 – 7,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,912 miles (+2,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    664889261903
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass72,069 miles (+3,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    888762624207
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass68,939 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    993083311504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,933 miles (+1,782)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    193260113404
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass67,151 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    256020811186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,647 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    892918255078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail64,592 miles (+4,039)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    853570558374
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass60,553 miles (+5,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    897199211885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion underside but not excessive
  9. Pass55,517 miles (+8,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    717026898462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker top mounts deteriorated but not causing excessive play/movement
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded - not yet blowing
  10. Pass47,096 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    301582098837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,092 miles (+2,548)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,092 miles
    Test number
    375149694002
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Pass44,544 miles (+4,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,544 miles
    Test number
    918413723372
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass39,872 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,872 miles
    Test number
    645055704857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,012 miles (+7,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,012 miles
    Test number
    371607437204
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mounting strap corroded
  15. Pass27,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    918866105255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Fail27,949 miles (+6,416)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,949 miles
    Test number
    728505705230
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass21,533 miles (+5,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,533 miles
    Test number
    319389004276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass15,796 miles (+5,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,796 miles
    Test number
    875247313235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass10,199 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,199 miles
    Test number
    105659412221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,477 miles
    Test number
    407276391034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail9,477 miles (+351)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,477 miles
    Test number
    855905491071
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass9,126 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,126 miles
    Test number
    941593250084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,563 miles
    Test number
    121106148240
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Questions about LB05 JAO

Does LB05 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 JAO is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 JAO?
The MOT on LB05 JAO is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 JAO done?
LB05 JAO was recorded at 74,912 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,795 miles a year.
Has LB05 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 JAO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 JAO 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 JAO find?
LB05 JAO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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