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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 PBUMOT history

LB05 PBU is a white petrol MINI first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
179,361 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 PBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 PBU was last recorded at 179,361 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2015: 48,905 miles, lower than 143,947 miles on 22 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,278 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
7,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,361 miles
  • 2021 – 174,774 miles
  • 2020 – 170,548 miles
  • 2019 – 166,412 miles
  • 2018 – 161,594 miles
  • 2017 – 157,292 miles
  • 2016 – 153,605 miles
  • 2015 – 48,905 miles
  • 2014 – 143,947 miles
  • 2013 – 138,554 miles
  • 2012 – 134,696 miles
  • 2011 – 130,336 miles
  • 2010 – 120,145 miles
  • 2009 – 106,727 miles
  • 2008 – 93,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have a slightly reduced output of light.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 engine

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,361 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,361 miles
    Test number
    520454882224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have a slightly reduced output of light.
  2. Fail179,278 miles (+4,504)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,278 miles
    Test number
    940612093718
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have a slightly reduced output of light.
  3. Pass174,774 miles (+29)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,774 miles
    Test number
    129731007989
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have a reduced output of light.
  4. Fail174,745 miles (+4,197)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,745 miles
    Test number
    759949751145
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade in poor condition & drags on screen.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have a reduced output of light.
  5. Pass170,548 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,548 miles
    Test number
    817962568978
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp, poor output of light.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail170,534 miles (+4,122)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,534 miles
    Test number
    142501701593
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp, poor output of light.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass166,412 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,412 miles
    Test number
    843823495259
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail166,397 miles (+4,803)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,397 miles
    Test number
    354929530572
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass161,594 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,594 miles
    Test number
    771684878194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,292 miles (+3,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,292 miles
    Test number
    543531831597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass153,605 miles (+104,700)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,605 miles
    Test number
    629230386791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,905 miles (-95,042)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    320548541790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,947 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,947 miles
    Test number
    617525864226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,554 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,554 miles
    Test number
    556028163273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,696 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    134,696 miles
    Test number
    577668562226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,336 miles (+10,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    130,336 miles
    Test number
    427211471290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,145 miles (+13,418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    120,145 miles
    Test number
    394381620242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,727 miles (+13,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    942306919216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,183 miles (+13,965)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    93,183 miles
    Test number
    850009218254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,218 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,218 miles
    Test number
    874197418263
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 PBU

Does LB05 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 PBU expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 PBU?
The MOT on LB05 PBU expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 PBU done?
LB05 PBU was recorded at 179,361 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 7,060 miles a year.
Has LB05 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 PBU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 PBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 PBU find?
LB05 PBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive engine.; both headlamps have a slightly reduced output of light..

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