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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 YXLMOT history

LB05 YXL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,676 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YXL was last recorded at 119,676 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,033 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,643 miles
Average per year
5,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,676 miles
  • 2025 – 117,033 miles
  • 2024 – 113,649 miles
  • 2023 – 110,379 miles
  • 2022 – 105,183 miles
  • 2021 – 103,977 miles
  • 2020 – 99,867 miles
  • 2019 – 96,405 miles
  • 2018 – 88,879 miles
  • 2017 – 81,292 miles
  • 2016 – 73,121 miles
  • 2015 – 65,934 miles
  • 2014 – 60,938 miles
  • 2013 – 55,500 miles
  • 2012 – 47,189 miles
  • 2011 – 38,437 miles
  • 2010 – 28,264 miles
  • 2009 – 26,028 miles
  • 2008 – 18,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,676 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,676 miles (+2,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,676 miles
    Test number
    949121052368
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass117,033 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,033 miles
    Test number
    630679739431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    486828034021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,649 miles (+3,270)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,649 miles
    Test number
    283402270369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass110,379 miles (+5,196)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    923683441637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,183 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,183 miles
    Test number
    788976173093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    865574385825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,977 miles (+4,110)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    629171678069
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  9. Pass99,867 miles (+3,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    961482319469
    • 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))
  10. Pass96,405 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    849835302910
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail96,404 miles (+7,525)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    160007940483
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass88,879 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    530797107665
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  13. Fail88,874 miles (+7,582)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,874 miles
    Test number
    575435374582
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  14. Pass81,292 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,292 miles
    Test number
    789503687803
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail81,289 miles (+8,168)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    493101740205
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass73,121 miles (+7,187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    105576555359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
  17. Pass65,934 miles (+4,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,934 miles
    Test number
    206013235428
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass60,938 miles (+5,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    825623434164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass55,500 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,500 miles
    Test number
    885605713104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,189 miles (+8,752)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    676942832171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,437 miles (+10,173)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    277053031411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,264 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,264 miles
    Test number
    420250130122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,028 miles (+7,206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,028 miles
    Test number
    520675069200
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside wing mirror has some damage but not effecting the view to the rear
  24. Pass18,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,822 miles
    Test number
    452110088191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 YXL

Does LB05 YXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 YXL is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YXL?
The MOT on LB05 YXL is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 YXL done?
LB05 YXL was recorded at 119,676 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,543 miles a year.
Has LB05 YXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YXL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 YXL 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 YXL find?
LB05 YXL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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