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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 LVHMOT history

LB05 LVH is a black petrol MINI first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,394 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LVH was last recorded at 98,394 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,959 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
435 miles
Average per year
3,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,394 miles
  • 2025 – 97,959 miles
  • 2024 – 97,348 miles
  • 2023 – 96,722 miles
  • 2022 – 96,060 miles
  • 2021 – 95,270 miles
  • 2020 – 94,651 miles
  • 2019 – 93,516 miles
  • 2018 – 92,516 miles
  • 2017 – 90,985 miles
  • 2016 – 88,790 miles
  • 2014 – 84,545 miles
  • 2013 – 81,010 miles
  • 2012 – 76,115 miles
  • 2011 – 68,707 miles
  • 2010 – 62,146 miles
  • 2009 – 52,577 miles
  • 2008 – 42,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,394 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,394 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    191597003771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,394 miles (+435)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    559190248409
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,959 miles (+611)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,959 miles
    Test number
    537389113112
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,348 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    661482880818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail97,348 miles (+626)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    423798734311
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass96,722 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    935975766359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,060 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,060 miles
    Test number
    155248738357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,270 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,270 miles
    Test number
    851469134373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail95,264 miles (+613)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    693129703822
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the tread , and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass94,651 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,651 miles
    Test number
    666593161690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail94,647 miles (+1,131)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    436375701664
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass93,516 miles (+1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,516 miles
    Test number
    415696317051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass92,516 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    527404803126
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Fail92,506 miles (+1,521)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    302126083553
    • FailureOffside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch faulty (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Pass90,985 miles (+2,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,985 miles
    Test number
    459310192543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass88,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,790 miles
    Test number
    321902195488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,784 miles (+4,239)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    930697594587
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass84,545 miles (+3,535)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,545 miles
    Test number
    608032434206
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are low on tread and cracking and worn on the edges

  19. Pass81,010 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,010 miles
    Test number
    899387023281
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the edges

  20. Fail81,006 miles (+4,891)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    316710623427
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the edges

  21. Pass76,115 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    435768502224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,798 miles (+7,091)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,798 miles
    Test number
    108235992199
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass68,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    586423511250
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  24. Fail68,707 miles (+6,561)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    479760011232
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  25. Fail62,146 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    140448610277
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  26. Pass62,146 miles (+9,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    581438710230
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  27. Fail52,577 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    861231419287
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass52,577 miles (+9,928)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    994341219295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    411607098145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LVH

Does LB05 LVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 LVH is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LVH?
The MOT on LB05 LVH is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 LVH done?
LB05 LVH was recorded at 98,394 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,189 miles a year.
Has LB05 LVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LVH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 LVH 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 LVH find?
LB05 LVH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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