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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 XAEMOT history

LB05 XAE is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,912 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XAE was last recorded at 120,912 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,910 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,912 miles
  • 2025 – 114,567 miles
  • 2024 – 109,354 miles
  • 2023 – 104,827 miles
  • 2022 – 99,073 miles
  • 2021 – 97,410 miles
  • 2020 – 93,426 miles
  • 2019 – 87,188 miles
  • 2018 – 84,847 miles
  • 2017 – 82,280 miles
  • 2016 – 78,491 miles
  • 2015 – 74,040 miles
  • 2014 – 68,241 miles
  • 2013 – 63,222 miles
  • 2012 – 59,616 miles
  • 2011 – 52,227 miles
  • 2010 – 46,004 miles
  • 2009 – 33,513 miles
  • 2008 – 18,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,912 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers HEAVILY CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HEAVILY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR, VOID OF TREAD. CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch missing, pins exposedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repairRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HEAVILY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel liner missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse light showing red light.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,912 miles (+2)1 minor28 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,912 miles
    Test number
    687317034360
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers HEAVILY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HEAVILY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR, VOID OF TREAD. CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch missing, pins exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HEAVILY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel liner missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light showing red light.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,910 miles (+6,343)4 major1 minor29 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,910 miles
    Test number
    321740983676
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers HEAVILY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HEAVILY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR, VOID OF TREAD. CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch missing, pins exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HEAVILY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel liner missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light showing red light.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms fault

  3. Pass114,567 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,567 miles
    Test number
    448379077328
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail114,564 miles (+5,210)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,564 miles
    Test number
    701495300254
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass109,354 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,354 miles
    Test number
    622672296035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,335 miles (+4,508)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    752345200769
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,827 miles (+5,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,827 miles
    Test number
    237087865172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,073 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,073 miles
    Test number
    616621912329
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,067 miles (+1,657)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,067 miles
    Test number
    944254091842
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,410 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    188779733715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail97,400 miles (+3,974)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    889975449111
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,426 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,426 miles
    Test number
    797487106782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,188 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    670874886842
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass84,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    941430214189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,847 miles (+2,567)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    425257866740
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,280 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    172570068116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,491 miles (+4,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    816298473660
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass74,040 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,040 miles
    Test number
    475990215006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,241 miles (+5,019)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,241 miles
    Test number
    605481814087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine noisey
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass63,222 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,222 miles
    Test number
    429007523059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,616 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,616 miles
    Test number
    616560942098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,227 miles (+6,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    428544681097
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass46,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    704953680013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,003 miles (+12,490)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,003 miles
    Test number
    123493280426
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass33,513 miles (+14,970)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    102426589421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,543 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    544951198073
    • DangerousO/S/R tyre bald on very outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre almost bald on outer edge

Questions about LB05 XAE

Does LB05 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XAE is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XAE?
The MOT on LB05 XAE is valid until 20 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 XAE done?
LB05 XAE was recorded at 120,912 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,669 miles a year.
Has LB05 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XAE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 XAE 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 XAE find?
LB05 XAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 28 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heavily worn, and 26 more.

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