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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 XAXMOT history

LB05 XAX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 26 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,978 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XAX was last recorded at 91,978 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,906 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
3,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,978 miles
  • 2025 – 84,173 miles
  • 2024 – 74,220 miles
  • 2023 – 62,362 miles
  • 2022 – 58,741 miles
  • 2021 – 57,548 miles
  • 2020 – 56,575 miles
  • 2019 – 53,135 miles
  • 2018 – 50,957 miles
  • 2017 – 48,127 miles
  • 2016 – 46,385 miles
  • 2015 – 44,361 miles
  • 2014 – 41,984 miles
  • 2013 – 39,079 miles
  • 2012 – 34,379 miles
  • 2011 – 29,580 miles
  • 2010 – 25,217 miles
  • 2009 – 23,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,978 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishedRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,978 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,978 miles
    Test number
    750024987264
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perished

  2. Fail91,906 miles (+7,733)6 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,906 miles
    Test number
    943531693410
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED dipped beam bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner tie rod gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perished

  3. Pass84,173 miles (+9,953)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,173 miles
    Test number
    423891072011
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,220 miles (+11,858)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    667688619915
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap inner rubber seal cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,362 miles (+3,621)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,362 miles
    Test number
    986024394258
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass58,741 miles (+1,193)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    327748176506
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder sealant applied

  7. Pass57,548 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    966722212612
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,546 miles (+971)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,546 miles
    Test number
    895078913398
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,575 miles (+3,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    973583057173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,135 miles
    Test number
    725628024084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,135 miles (+2,178)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,135 miles
    Test number
    252516599327
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear back box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNsf osf brake pipes starting to show corrosion
    • AdvisoryNsr osr brake pipes showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre getting close to legall limit
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre starting to whare on inner edge

  12. Pass50,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    930946668335
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail50,957 miles (+2,830)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    596727617271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,127 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    736310721710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,385 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,385 miles
    Test number
    494810383314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,361 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    353309400399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,984 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    685298964212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Fail41,984 miles (+2,905)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    565096864290
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  19. Pass39,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    436648863219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,079 miles (+4,700)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    995788263218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,379 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,379 miles
    Test number
    167685762141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,580 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    216668241480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,217 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,217 miles
    Test number
    743495740131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,957 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,957 miles
    Test number
    650819259184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,688 miles
    Test number
    342899729137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XAX

Does LB05 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XAX is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XAX?
The MOT on LB05 XAX is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XAX done?
LB05 XAX was recorded at 91,978 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,955 miles a year.
Has LB05 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XAX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 XAX 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 XAX find?
LB05 XAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 3 more.

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