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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 XAPMOT history

LB05 XAP is a red petrol MINI first used on 12 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,558 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XAP was last recorded at 97,558 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 4,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2014: 64,206 miles, lower than 67,138 miles on 12 Jun 2013.

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
92,718 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,840 miles
Average per year
3,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,558 miles
  • 2025 – 92,718 miles
  • 2024 – 91,772 miles
  • 2023 – 89,649 miles
  • 2022 – 87,081 miles
  • 2020 – 84,545 miles
  • 2019 – 81,288 miles
  • 2018 – 78,716 miles
  • 2017 – 76,202 miles
  • 2016 – 74,347 miles
  • 2015 – 68,531 miles
  • 2014 – 64,206 miles
  • 2013 – 67,138 miles
  • 2012 – 58,532 miles
  • 2011 – 52,970 miles
  • 2010 – 47,109 miles
  • 2009 – 38,382 miles
  • 2008 – 30,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,558 miles (+4,840)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    695226874160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,718 miles (+946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,718 miles
    Test number
    344903679928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,772 miles (+2,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,772 miles
    Test number
    389664052520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass89,649 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    605644688236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,645 miles (+2,564)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    108533600406
    • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  6. Pass87,081 miles (+2,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,081 miles
    Test number
    854351236775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,545 miles (+3,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,545 miles
    Test number
    570171812152
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass81,288 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    993087490744
    • 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))

  9. Fail81,280 miles (+30)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    906595550356
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail81,250 miles (+2,534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    750046223915
    • 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,716 miles (+2,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    771767217553
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber splitting

  12. Pass76,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,202 miles
    Test number
    381751857935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,200 miles (+1,853)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,200 miles
    Test number
    809402746080
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,347 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    683955296126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,531 miles
    Test number
    815233838641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,531 miles (+4,325)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,531 miles
    Test number
    284397751828
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,206 miles (-2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    498590304181
    • 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)

  18. Pass67,138 miles (+8,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,138 miles
    Test number
    899323563118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,532 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    879784432099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,970 miles
    Test number
    357769611050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,970 miles (+5,861)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,970 miles
    Test number
    656648911044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass47,109 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,109 miles
    Test number
    834259970111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,085 miles (+8,703)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    101296470143
    • 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)

  24. Pass38,382 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,382 miles
    Test number
    503097779182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,551 miles
    Test number
    842648678155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XAP

Does LB05 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XAP is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XAP?
The MOT on LB05 XAP is valid until 3 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 XAP done?
LB05 XAP was recorded at 97,558 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
Has LB05 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XAP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 XAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 XAP find?
LB05 XAP passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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