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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,364 cc

LB05 ZCEMOT history

LB05 ZCE is a silver diesel MINI first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,448 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ZCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ZCE was last recorded at 125,448 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,263 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,185 miles
Average per year
5,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,448 miles
  • 2024 – 123,263 miles
  • 2023 – 120,174 miles
  • 2022 – 118,004 miles
  • 2021 – 115,228 miles
  • 2020 – 113,265 miles
  • 2019 – 108,321 miles
  • 2018 – 103,329 miles
  • 2017 – 99,286 miles
  • 2016 – 94,537 miles
  • 2015 – 81,395 miles
  • 2014 – 67,821 miles
  • 2013 – 55,893 miles
  • 2012 – 48,118 miles
  • 2011 – 41,440 miles
  • 2010 – 36,691 miles
  • 2009 – 29,167 miles
  • 2008 – 22,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear tyre perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,448 miles (+2,185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,448 miles
    Test number
    899568067921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass123,263 miles (+3,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,263 miles
    Test number
    206827342642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass120,174 miles (+2,170)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    712885636246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass118,004 miles (+2,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    270174421093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass115,228 miles (+1,963)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,228 miles
    Test number
    218305473052
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass113,265 miles (+4,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,265 miles
    Test number
    555118271210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass108,321 miles (+4,992)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    468833121783
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass103,329 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    751762749244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perrished

  9. Fail103,207 miles (+3,921)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,207 miles
    Test number
    411193603833
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perrished

  10. Pass99,286 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,286 miles
    Test number
    983033737360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,537 miles (+13,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,537 miles
    Test number
    835232858202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low, all tyre pressures low
    • AdvisoryCentre hi level stoplight not working
    • AdvisoryPoor patterns to both headlights

  12. Pass81,395 miles (+13,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,395 miles
    Test number
    646728565140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front road wheel buckled on inside edge

  13. Pass67,821 miles (+98)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    149417964137
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteNearside front wiper just clearing screen

  14. Fail67,723 miles (+11,830)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,723 miles
    Test number
    827534364178
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteNearside front wiper just clearing screen
    • NoteRemoved obstructions from offside section of front windscreen

  15. Pass55,893 miles (+7,775)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    286679273127
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  16. Pass48,118 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    448258722293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,440 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    988033711217
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth headlights masked.
    • NoteRear brakediscs excessively corroded on inner face.

  18. Pass41,440 miles (+4,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    989903611286
    • NoteBoth headlights masked.
    • NoteRear brakediscs excessively corroded on inner face.

  19. Pass36,691 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    143518510239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded on inner face.

  20. Fail36,691 miles (+7,524)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    631444110200
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded on inner face.

  21. Pass29,167 miles (+6,214)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    641419099153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.

  22. Fail22,953 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    813861308226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

  23. Pass22,953 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    894801708247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Questions about LB05 ZCE

Does LB05 ZCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ZCE is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ZCE?
The MOT on LB05 ZCE is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 ZCE done?
LB05 ZCE was recorded at 125,448 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,901 miles a year.
Has LB05 ZCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ZCE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 ZCE 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 ZCE find?
LB05 ZCE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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