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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 LVJMOT history

LB05 LVJ is a white petrol MINI first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,581 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LVJ was last recorded at 85,581 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,937 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,644 miles
Average per year
3,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,581 miles
  • 2024 – 81,937 miles
  • 2023 – 78,729 miles
  • 2022 – 75,980 miles
  • 2021 – 73,256 miles
  • 2020 – 71,955 miles
  • 2019 – 67,553 miles
  • 2018 – 64,668 miles
  • 2017 – 60,546 miles
  • 2016 – 56,360 miles
  • 2014 – 51,166 miles
  • 2013 – 48,319 miles
  • 2012 – 43,378 miles
  • 2011 – 36,633 miles
  • 2010 – 32,002 miles
  • 2009 – 29,124 miles
  • 2008 – 21,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,581 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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 component has slight seepage from a component RUBBER PIPE FROM TANK (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryWHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Surface rust underneath vehicle, front and rear suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,581 miles (+3,644)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,581 miles
    Test number
    363134850638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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 component has slight seepage from a component RUBBER PIPE FROM TANK (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

  2. Pass81,937 miles (+3,208)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,937 miles
    Test number
    265838200053
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,729 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    454079670211
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail78,714 miles (+2,734)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,714 miles
    Test number
    140303797259
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (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 + pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,980 miles
    Test number
    308259440412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail75,980 miles (+2,724)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,980 miles
    Test number
    967257142148
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,256 miles (+1,301)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    402517169126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,955 miles (+600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    630462112076
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car corroded

  9. Pass71,355 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,355 miles
    Test number
    497871856438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,861 miles (+3,308)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,861 miles
    Test number
    708319937618
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    105068617606
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  12. Fail67,553 miles (+2,885)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    119763954885
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  13. Pass64,668 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    183421850525
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath vehicle, front and rear suspension

  14. Fail64,655 miles (+4,109)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    631855075367
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath vehicle, front and rear suspension

  15. Pass60,546 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    319450161077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    785787396381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,360 miles (+5,194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    234619564976
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass51,166 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    995226814321
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass48,319 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    487820583281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,378 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    486613882286
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,378 miles (+6,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    679503682202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,633 miles
    Test number
    978506761221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,633 miles (+4,631)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,633 miles
    Test number
    267135761257
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass32,002 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,002 miles
    Test number
    142561880212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,124 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    340681589231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,532 miles (+6,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    780252469177
    • NoteFront brake pads appear to worn low

  27. Pass21,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,289 miles
    Test number
    594464268145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LVJ

Does LB05 LVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 LVJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LVJ?
The MOT on LB05 LVJ is valid until 3 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 LVJ done?
LB05 LVJ was recorded at 85,581 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,679 miles a year.
Has LB05 LVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LVJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 LVJ 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 LVJ find?
LB05 LVJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.

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