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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 WTJMOT history

LB05 WTJ is a purple petrol MINI first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,005 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WTJ was last recorded at 87,005 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 3,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,703 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,302 miles
Average per year
4,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,005 miles
  • 2025 – 83,703 miles
  • 2024 – 79,159 miles
  • 2023 – 74,262 miles
  • 2022 – 68,917 miles
  • 2021 – 63,816 miles
  • 2020 – 59,452 miles
  • 2019 – 54,727 miles
  • 2018 – 51,616 miles
  • 2017 – 47,117 miles
  • 2015 – 43,607 miles
  • 2014 – 40,331 miles
  • 2013 – 37,013 miles
  • 2012 – 30,065 miles
  • 2011 – 26,458 miles
  • 2010 – 23,280 miles
  • 2009 – 18,242 miles
  • 2008 – 11,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,005 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,005 miles (+3,302)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    461442592845
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass83,703 miles (+4,544)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    580846378858
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    570917758429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,159 miles (+4,897)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    606651074267
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,262 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    507628284130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,917 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,917 miles
    Test number
    326801169118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,816 miles (+4,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,816 miles
    Test number
    433339298798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass59,452 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    228191632822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,727 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    663990489464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,616 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    543996766113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,117 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,117 miles
    Test number
    715376751305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,607 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    153591568223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,331 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,331 miles
    Test number
    936266154316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,013 miles (+6,948)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    407823743389
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded

  15. Pass30,065 miles (+3,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,065 miles
    Test number
    698343312368
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded

  16. Pass26,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,458 miles
    Test number
    315757821388
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail26,458 miles (+3,178)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,458 miles
    Test number
    846537621389
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass23,280 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,280 miles
    Test number
    291653460312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,242 miles (+6,593)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    403228749494
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing sings of craking in tread area

  20. Pass11,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,649 miles
    Test number
    723253858326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WTJ

Does LB05 WTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WTJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WTJ?
The MOT on LB05 WTJ is valid until 28 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 WTJ done?
LB05 WTJ was recorded at 87,005 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,403 miles a year.
Has LB05 WTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WTJ has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 WTJ 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 WTJ find?
LB05 WTJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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