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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 WZVMOT history

LB05 WZV is a purple petrol MINI first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,222 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WZV was last recorded at 112,222 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 5,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,170 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,052 miles
Average per year
4,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,222 miles
  • 2025 – 107,170 miles
  • 2024 – 104,134 miles
  • 2023 – 102,508 miles
  • 2022 – 100,193 miles
  • 2021 – 98,034 miles
  • 2020 – 96,543 miles
  • 2019 – 93,762 miles
  • 2018 – 91,338 miles
  • 2017 – 89,445 miles
  • 2016 – 87,144 miles
  • 2015 – 85,039 miles
  • 2014 – 75,837 miles
  • 2013 – 63,906 miles
  • 2012 – 55,084 miles
  • 2011 – 45,597 miles
  • 2010 – 40,997 miles
  • 2009 – 36,018 miles
  • 2008 – 25,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,222 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,222 miles (+5,052)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,222 miles
    Test number
    653302363180
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,170 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,170 miles
    Test number
    829239025037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail107,169 miles (+3,035)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,169 miles
    Test number
    392396313678
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,134 miles (+1,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,134 miles
    Test number
    744107465651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,508 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    800814600746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,193 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    827197006097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass98,034 miles (+1,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,034 miles
    Test number
    450440865873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,543 miles
    Test number
    247886081448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,543 miles (+2,781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,543 miles
    Test number
    885048118858
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass93,762 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    93,762 miles
    Test number
    475366875474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail93,748 miles (+2,410)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,748 miles
    Test number
    956693965925
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass91,338 miles (+1,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    739808305263
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass89,445 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,445 miles
    Test number
    369329272759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,144 miles (+2,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,144 miles
    Test number
    846195145250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak ?
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer weak and corroded

  15. Pass85,039 miles (+9,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    295538895051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass75,837 miles (+11,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    279409034020
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded

  17. Pass63,906 miles (+307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,906 miles
    Test number
    405609543101
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded - no leaks

  18. Fail63,599 miles (+8,515)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,599 miles
    Test number
    279721643104
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust heavily corroded - no leaks

  19. Pass55,084 miles (+9,487)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    927795642100
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to split

  20. Pass45,597 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    369964961102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,997 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,997 miles
    Test number
    412605010281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,018 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,018 miles
    Test number
    383625279403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres craking

  23. Fail36,018 miles (+10,484)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,018 miles
    Test number
    440475779252
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres craking

  24. Pass25,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,534 miles
    Test number
    111673808205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail25,534 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,534 miles
    Test number
    884921708247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 WZV

Does LB05 WZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WZV is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WZV?
The MOT on LB05 WZV is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WZV done?
LB05 WZV was recorded at 112,222 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,886 miles a year.
Has LB05 WZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WZV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 WZV 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 WZV find?
LB05 WZV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 6 more.

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