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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 OLHMOT history

LB05 OLH is a red petrol MINI first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,144 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 OLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 OLH was last recorded at 46,144 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,774 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
370 miles
Average per year
1,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,144 miles
  • 2024 – 45,774 miles
  • 2023 – 45,405 miles
  • 2022 – 44,992 miles
  • 2021 – 42,003 miles
  • 2020 – 40,680 miles
  • 2019 – 39,645 miles
  • 2018 – 38,234 miles
  • 2017 – 36,796 miles
  • 2015 – 34,564 miles
  • 2014 – 32,991 miles
  • 2013 – 30,346 miles
  • 2012 – 28,466 miles
  • 2011 – 26,248 miles
  • 2010 – 23,550 miles
  • 2009 – 17,954 miles
  • 2008 – 14,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,144 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Covers obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,144 miles (+370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,144 miles
    Test number
    395159159193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,774 miles (+369)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    535563688993
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear sensor cable (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, also oil level is at minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    875867018927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail45,405 miles (+413)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    804202425290
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open at join to shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,992 miles (+2,989)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,992 miles
    Test number
    784239952993
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass42,003 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,003 miles
    Test number
    595317133603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,867 miles (+1,187)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,867 miles
    Test number
    135840109821
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

  8. Pass40,680 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    795287498935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass39,645 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    817525008596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,642 miles (+1,408)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    744209681999
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction appears to have an intermittent fault but at the end of the test MIL illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative appears to have an intermittent fault but at the end of the test was inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component various locations (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  11. Pass38,234 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,234 miles
    Test number
    142349086942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump & pipe near rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox noted during test

  12. Fail38,233 miles (+1,437)2 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    915080116791
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault P.R.S! lamp indicated a fault intermittently during test but was not at the end of the test (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump & pipe near rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant expansion bottle empty
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryNoise from gearbox noted during test
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had a gas fuel conversion, but gauge next parking brake lever suggest gas tank empty and as such vehicle was tested as a petrol vehicle

  13. Pass36,796 miles (+2,232)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    984428563100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level below minimum in reservoir

  14. Pass34,564 miles (+1,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,564 miles
    Test number
    731617191356
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has oil leak

  15. Pass32,991 miles (+2,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,991 miles
    Test number
    296940714309
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer tread feathered

  16. Pass30,346 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,346 miles
    Test number
    118414323294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,466 miles
    Test number
    276710832220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,466 miles (+2,218)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,466 miles
    Test number
    118280132208
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass26,248 miles (+2,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    438814231206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass23,550 miles (+5,596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    811874920204
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass17,954 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,954 miles
    Test number
    144066829231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,738 miles
    Test number
    203064258271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 OLH

Does LB05 OLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 OLH is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 OLH?
The MOT on LB05 OLH is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 OLH done?
LB05 OLH was recorded at 46,144 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
Has LB05 OLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 OLH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 OLH 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 OLH find?
LB05 OLH passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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