MINI
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LB05 NELMOT history
LB05 NEL is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 71,477 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,121 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 NEL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 6 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 NEL was last recorded at 71,477 miles on 28 May 2026, 4,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,969 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,508 miles
- Average per year
- 3,121 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,477 miles
- 2025 – 66,969 miles
- 2024 – 60,619 miles
- 2023 – 57,349 miles
- 2022 – 56,006 miles
- 2021 – 54,022 miles
- 2020 – 53,043 miles
- 2019 – 51,163 miles
- 2018 – 49,862 miles
- 2017 – 48,769 miles
- 2016 – 45,899 miles
- 2015 – 44,923 miles
- 2014 – 38,413 miles
- 2013 – 30,040 miles
- 2012 – 28,067 miles
- 2011 – 24,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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 Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Fuel cap/sealing device Perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Screen washer jet part blocked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,477 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 71,477 miles
- Test number
- 777970504622
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail71,477 miles (+4,508)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,477 miles
- Test number
- 984133626639
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass66,969 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 66,969 miles
- Test number
- 307041010888
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,969 miles (+6,350)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,969 miles
- Test number
- 431500726561
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,619 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 60,619 miles
- Test number
- 904424182691
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device Perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Screen washer jet part blocked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail60,619 miles (+3,270)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,619 miles
- Test number
- 118527971759
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device Perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Screen washer jet part blocked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass57,349 miles (+1,343)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 57,349 miles
- Test number
- 915243122232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,006 miles (+1,984)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 56,006 miles
- Test number
- 574945572497
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails
Pass54,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 54,022 miles
- Test number
- 302333784120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,022 miles (+979)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,022 miles
- Test number
- 173015794401
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,043 miles (+1,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 53,043 miles
- Test number
- 566808338982
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,163 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 51,163 miles
- Test number
- 174032905128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail51,163 miles (+1,301)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,163 miles
- Test number
- 996485306790
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass49,862 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 49,862 miles
- Test number
- 146529684355
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,861 miles (+1,092)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,861 miles
- Test number
- 736355877524
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Park brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,769 miles (+2,870)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 48,769 miles
- Test number
- 529736858829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,899 miles (+192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,899 miles
- Test number
- 838842625356
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind in wheel
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer starting to corrode outer shell
Pass45,707 miles (+784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 45,707 miles
- Test number
- 869399047883
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,923 miles (+6,510)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,923 miles
- Test number
- 278110795046
- NoteAdvise --- front disc pads 60% worn
- NoteAdvise --- rear section of exhaust poor con dition corroded
Pass38,413 miles (+8,373)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 38,413 miles
- Test number
- 146798454035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 30,040 miles
- Test number
- 726852873062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,040 miles (+1,973)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,040 miles
- Test number
- 347392473099
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass28,067 miles (+3,923)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 28,067 miles
- Test number
- 309402182016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,144 miles
- Test number
- 846177981036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 NEL
- Does LB05 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 NEL is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 NEL?
- The MOT on LB05 NEL is valid until 20 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 NEL done?
- LB05 NEL was recorded at 71,477 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
- Has LB05 NEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 NEL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 NEL 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 NEL find?
- LB05 NEL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; fuel cap seal perishing; nearside brake cable damaged but not to excess, and 2 more.
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