
MINI
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
Pass113,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 113,649 miles
- Test number
- 486828034021
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass110,379 miles (+5,196)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 110,379 miles
- Test number
- 923683441637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,183 miles (+1,206)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 105,183 miles
- Test number
- 788976173093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,977 miles
- Test number
- 865574385825
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass55,500 miles (+8,311)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 55,500 miles
- Test number
- 885605713104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,189 miles (+8,752)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2013
- Odometer
- 47,189 miles
- Test number
- 676942832171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,437 miles (+10,173)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,437 miles
- Test number
- 277053031411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,264 miles (+2,236)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,264 miles
- Test number
- 420250130122
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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