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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 WZOMOT history

LB05 WZO is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 97,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,370 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WZO was last recorded at 97,370 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2014: 62,323 miles, lower than 557,752 miles on 1 May 2013.

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
95,310 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,370 miles
  • 2025 – 95,310 miles
  • 2024 – 93,501 miles
  • 2023 – 92,193 miles
  • 2022 – 91,034 miles
  • 2021 – 91,034 miles
  • 2020 – 88,915 miles
  • 2019 – 87,433 miles
  • 2018 – 85,206 miles
  • 2017 – 78,795 miles
  • 2016 – 74,041 miles
  • 2015 – 68,138 miles
  • 2014 – 62,327 miles
  • 2013 – 557,752 miles
  • 2012 – 55,202 miles
  • 2011 – 51,397 miles
  • 2010 – 49,051 miles
  • 2009 – 46,485 miles
  • 2008 – 33,795 miles
  • 2007 – 23,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,370 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryENGINE OVERHEATING DURING INSPECTION/EMISSION TESTING - MONITOR
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror glass slightly damaged but not adversely affecting drivers views.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skins NOTABLY corroded but not leaking gases - monitor.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,370 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    614455364606
    • AdvisoryENGINE OVERHEATING DURING INSPECTION/EMISSION TESTING - MONITOR
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror glass slightly damaged but not adversely affecting drivers views.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skins NOTABLY corroded but not leaking gases - monitor.

  2. Fail97,370 miles (+2,060)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    345042056049
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OVERHEATING DURING INSPECTION/EMISSION TESTING - MONITOR
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror glass slightly damaged but not adversely affecting drivers views.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skins NOTABLY corroded but not leaking gases - monitor.

  3. Pass95,310 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    905343107604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail95,300 miles (+1,799)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,300 miles
    Test number
    606674520181
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass93,501 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,501 miles
    Test number
    841086873715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,496 miles (+1,303)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    785160084173
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    469258777333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,193 miles (+1,159)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    497645455469
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    131161610154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,034 miles (+2,119)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    892132530425
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass88,915 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,915 miles
    Test number
    425256157793
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear round tank (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass87,433 miles (+2,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    542799482316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass85,206 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,206 miles
    Test number
    441003767073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail85,150 miles (+6,355)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    890347373154
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass78,795 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    720776240658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail78,780 miles (+4,739)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    257649269949
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass74,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    203249377775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Fail74,041 miles (+5,903)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    463910852701
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass68,138 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    607400845136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,082 miles (+5,755)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,082 miles
    Test number
    205585535442
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass62,327 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,327 miles
    Test number
    126938824199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split on edge
    • NoteRear silancer deteriating

  22. Fail62,323 miles (-495,429)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,323 miles
    Test number
    885877324136
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split on edge
    • NoteRear silancer deteriating

  23. Pass557,752 miles (+502,550)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    557,752 miles
    Test number
    566521423134
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear silancer deteriating

  24. Pass55,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    558996222103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,201 miles (+3,804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,201 miles
    Test number
    275896022162
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass51,397 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    235166991479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,051 miles
    Test number
    322330200210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,051 miles (+2,566)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,051 miles
    Test number
    681600800267
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass46,485 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    542203939298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail46,473 miles (+12,678)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,473 miles
    Test number
    704312039201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass33,795 miles (+10,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    540544338297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass23,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,504 miles
    Test number
    524125527250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WZO

Does LB05 WZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WZO is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WZO?
The MOT on LB05 WZO is valid until 18 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 WZO done?
LB05 WZO was recorded at 97,370 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has LB05 WZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WZO has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 WZO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 WZO find?
LB05 WZO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 11 advisories: engine overheating during inspection/emission testing - monitor; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged but not adversely affecting drivers views., and 8 more.

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