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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 XAOMOT history

LB05 XAO is a red petrol MINI first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,469 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 XAO was last recorded at 80,469 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,119 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
2,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,469 miles
  • 2024 – 77,635 miles
  • 2023 – 73,243 miles
  • 2022 – 72,080 miles
  • 2020 – 71,152 miles
  • 2019 – 70,238 miles
  • 2018 – 67,895 miles
  • 2017 – 64,857 miles
  • 2016 – 60,259 miles
  • 2015 – 56,765 miles
  • 2014 – 53,322 miles
  • 2013 – 49,209 miles
  • 2012 – 44,020 miles
  • 2011 – 39,189 miles
  • 2010 – 36,012 miles
  • 2009 – 35,756 miles
  • 2008 – 32,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,469 miles
  • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,469 miles (+350)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    609022536032
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,119 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    464057629579
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens's slightly defective. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail80,119 miles (+2,484)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    241851286243
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens's slightly defective. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass77,635 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    834324024376
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,634 miles (+2,426)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,634 miles
    Test number
    630044640270
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,208 miles (+1,965)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    388301504707
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass73,243 miles (+1,163)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,243 miles
    Test number
    774076694859
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,080 miles (+928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    295967440008
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low reading
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass71,152 miles (+914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    604586064939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass70,238 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    451750097213
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamps deteriorated

  11. Pass67,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    364841208752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail67,894 miles (+3,037)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    274915469494
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass64,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    841551645197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail64,857 miles (+4,598)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    987843311729
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass60,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    700856521714
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  16. Fail60,259 miles (+3,494)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    358548755659
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  17. Pass56,765 miles (+3,443)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    958387982276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhuast rusted

  18. Pass53,322 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    208876554368
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,209 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,209 miles
    Test number
    548147343379
    • NoteSlight oil sweat from power steering pipe

  20. Fail49,209 miles (+2,017)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,209 miles
    Test number
    678957443326
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight oil sweat from power steering pipe

  21. Pass47,192 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,192 miles
    Test number
    687213903041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,020 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    715613202056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,189 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,189 miles
    Test number
    657501111069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    451685620029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail36,012 miles (+256)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    964385620032
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass35,756 miles (+3,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    750433229223
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass32,131 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,131 miles
    Test number
    854431798201
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail32,130 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,130 miles
    Test number
    350160198472
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 XAO

Does LB05 XAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XAO is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XAO?
The MOT on LB05 XAO is valid until 4 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 XAO done?
LB05 XAO was recorded at 80,469 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,689 miles a year.
Has LB05 XAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XAO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 XAO 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 XAO find?
LB05 XAO failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 advisories: front bumper likely to become detached; front coolant leak; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, and 2 more.

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