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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 XAKMOT history

LB05 XAK is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,912 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XAK was last recorded at 76,912 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,649 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,263 miles
Average per year
3,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,912 miles
  • 2025 – 75,649 miles
  • 2024 – 72,269 miles
  • 2023 – 67,600 miles
  • 2022 – 65,100 miles
  • 2021 – 63,975 miles
  • 2020 – 54,786 miles
  • 2019 – 34,415 miles
  • 2018 – 33,918 miles
  • 2017 – 32,221 miles
  • 2016 – 31,833 miles
  • 2015 – 31,683 miles
  • 2014 – 31,594 miles
  • 2012 – 30,816 miles
  • 2011 – 30,453 miles
  • 2010 – 28,570 miles
  • 2009 – 23,933 miles
  • 2008 – 17,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,912 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,912 miles (+1,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    667408387287
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  2. Pass75,649 miles (+5)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    100921566534
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail75,644 miles (+3,375)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    697931084001
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  4. Pass72,269 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,269 miles
    Test number
    101798519977
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail72,268 miles (+4,668)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    650894060297
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass67,600 miles (+2,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    149981814414
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,100 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    651840789688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,065 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    270010610405
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,975 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    345089337073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,974 miles (+9,188)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    438106755564
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    787089117473
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail54,786 miles (+20,371)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    184971849470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass34,415 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    805674262718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,918 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,918 miles
    Test number
    231568339972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    437628032597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,221 miles (+388)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    461121981760
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,833 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,833 miles
    Test number
    564164112154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,683 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,683 miles
    Test number
    937447365165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,594 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,594 miles
    Test number
    906750154122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,816 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,816 miles
    Test number
    475257312462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,453 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,453 miles
    Test number
    218352411393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,570 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,570 miles
    Test number
    191290880116
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass23,933 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,933 miles
    Test number
    292733969431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,802 miles
    Test number
    534278778122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XAK

Does LB05 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XAK is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XAK?
The MOT on LB05 XAK is valid until 6 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 XAK done?
LB05 XAK was recorded at 76,912 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
Has LB05 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XAK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XAK 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 XAK find?
LB05 XAK passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; under side corroded.

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