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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 WZWMOT history

LB05 WZW is a silver petrol MINI Cooper first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2026
Mileage
84,014 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WZW was last recorded at 84,014 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2016: 24,323 miles, lower than 24,332 miles on 27 Jan 2016.

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
84,014 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,014 miles
  • 2024 – 73,793 miles
  • 2023 – 66,159 miles
  • 2022 – 62,360 miles
  • 2021 – 54,540 miles
  • 2019 – 46,824 miles
  • 2018 – 35,788 miles
  • 2017 – 31,203 miles
  • 2016 – 24,985 miles
  • 2015 – 23,369 miles
  • 2014 – 22,615 miles
  • 2013 – 22,049 miles
  • 2012 – 20,584 miles
  • 2011 – 18,491 miles
  • 2010 – 16,110 miles
  • 2009 – 14,702 miles
  • 2007 – 12,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,014 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade DamagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear tyre is worn out of shape on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,014 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    405516076383
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Damaged

  2. Fail84,014 miles (+10,221)1 dangerous5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    577826373453
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Damaged

  3. Pass73,793 miles (+585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    418757243634
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail73,208 miles (+7,049)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,208 miles
    Test number
    753465375591
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass66,159 miles (+3,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,159 miles
    Test number
    659268625171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

  6. Pass62,360 miles (+7,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    556011853561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded but not blowing

  7. Pass54,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    758299193867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated

  8. Fail54,530 miles (+7,706)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,530 miles
    Test number
    998816653052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated

  9. Pass46,824 miles (+11,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,824 miles
    Test number
    513356107904
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass35,788 miles (+4,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,788 miles
    Test number
    941213464055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass31,203 miles (+6,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,203 miles
    Test number
    411789207012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has nail in inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass24,985 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    557573138240
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass24,323 miles (-9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,323 miles
    Test number
    487908732952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is worn out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

  14. Fail24,332 miles (+963)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,332 miles
    Test number
    343901363103
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is worn out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

  15. Pass23,369 miles1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,369 miles
    Test number
    338628605001
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre nail outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split end
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads sensor INAPPROPRIATE repair
    • NoteTPMS light ON

  16. Fail23,367 miles (+752)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,367 miles
    Test number
    199918605486
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre nail outer sidewall
    • FailureNearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split end
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads sensor INAPPROPRIATE repair
    • NoteTPMS light ON

  17. Pass22,615 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    906293824070
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail22,615 miles (+566)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    638932924064
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre nail in outer side wall
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate crack
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass22,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,049 miles
    Test number
    118698213474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,049 miles (+1,465)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,049 miles
    Test number
    499708913055
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass20,584 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,584 miles
    Test number
    885810522007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront numberplate - cracked.
    • NoteNsf tyre - slightly worn shoulders.

  22. Fail20,584 miles (+2,093)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,584 miles
    Test number
    946109112054
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront numberplate - cracked.
    • NoteNsf tyre - slightly worn shoulders.
    • NoteNsf wiper blade - rubber blade split.

  23. Pass18,491 miles (+2,381)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,491 miles
    Test number
    276969111060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers split

  24. Pass16,110 miles (+1,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,110 miles
    Test number
    523429110007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass14,702 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,702 miles
    Test number
    542945519022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,994 miles
    Test number
    512235057327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WZW

Does LB05 WZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WZW expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WZW?
The MOT on LB05 WZW expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WZW done?
LB05 WZW was recorded at 84,014 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 4,112 miles a year.
Has LB05 WZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WZW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 WZW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 WZW find?
LB05 WZW passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 9 more.

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