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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 LUFMOT history

LB05 LUF is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,621 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LUF was last recorded at 104,621 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,127 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
4,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,621 miles
  • 2025 – 104,127 miles
  • 2024 – 103,357 miles
  • 2022 – 102,527 miles
  • 2021 – 99,922 miles
  • 2019 – 89,467 miles
  • 2018 – 76,300 miles
  • 2017 – 66,856 miles
  • 2016 – 60,964 miles
  • 2015 – 56,752 miles
  • 2013 – 50,398 miles
  • 2012 – 46,970 miles
  • 2011 – 24,586 miles
  • 2009 – 20,851 miles
  • 2008 – 16,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,621 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,621 miles (+494)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    183989902038
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    104,127 miles
    Test number
    626617262910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail104,123 miles (+766)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,123 miles
    Test number
    725151629224
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass103,357 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,357 miles
    Test number
    539235223820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail103,349 miles (+822)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,349 miles
    Test number
    453396849069
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,527 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    334426977520
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail102,519 miles (+2,597)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    894684988200
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,922 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,922 miles
    Test number
    689075013522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Fail99,913 miles (+1,626)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    844345444639
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  10. Pass98,287 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    433036661181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  11. Fail98,271 miles (+8,804)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,271 miles
    Test number
    590284987950
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  12. Pass89,467 miles (+13,167)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    540899507830
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass76,300 miles (+9,444)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,300 miles
    Test number
    118006757067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass66,856 miles (+5,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,856 miles
    Test number
    552903736174
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass60,964 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    377260506886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre out of shape

  16. Pass56,752 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,752 miles
    Test number
    126231625019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,398 miles (+3,428)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    109973713396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass46,970 miles (+9,280)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    878831732344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,690 miles (+13,104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,690 miles
    Test number
    179008082483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,586 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,586 miles
    Test number
    738158001104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,851 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,851 miles
    Test number
    922671109289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,077 miles
    Test number
    480942518209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail16,077 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,077 miles
    Test number
    891332918275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 LUF

Does LB05 LUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 LUF is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LUF?
The MOT on LB05 LUF is valid until 30 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 LUF done?
LB05 LUF was recorded at 104,621 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,941 miles a year.
Has LB05 LUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LUF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 LUF 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 LUF find?
LB05 LUF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; battery tray corroded, and 4 more.

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