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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 DRVMOT history

LB51 DRV is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2023
Mileage
118,556 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2019
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 DRV was last recorded at 118,556 miles on 30 Oct 2019, 2,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2014: 103,207 miles, lower than 103,261 miles on 18 Oct 2014.

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
116,478 miles · 30 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
2,078 miles
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 118,556 miles
  • 2018 – 116,478 miles
  • 2017 – 113,859 miles
  • 2016 – 110,517 miles
  • 2015 – 106,412 miles
  • 2014 – 103,207 miles
  • 2013 – 96,258 miles
  • 2012 – 88,035 miles
  • 2011 – 81,367 miles
  • 2010 – 75,224 miles
  • 2009 – 65,500 miles
  • 2008 – 56,170 miles
  • 2007 – 44,757 miles
  • 2006 – 33,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read3 dangerous7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    906737395616
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    435873439853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    538012791066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    804072030323
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,556 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    576762272811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,556 miles (+2,078)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    889704166793
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    794195706189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,478 miles (+2,619)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    468541911537
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass113,859 miles (+3,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,859 miles
    Test number
    157736570948
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass110,517 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,517 miles
    Test number
    327807935273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,486 miles (+4,074)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,486 miles
    Test number
    193006036620
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass106,412 miles (+3,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,412 miles
    Test number
    306314824694
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear box slightly correded

  13. Pass103,207 miles (-54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,207 miles
    Test number
    136364904316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  14. Fail103,261 miles (+7,003)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    455861494206
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass96,258 miles (+8,223)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,258 miles
    Test number
    729587953221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers deteriorated but still fully support exhaust system
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteriorated

  16. Fail88,035 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,035 miles
    Test number
    165989442299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBackbox outer skin slightly corroded

  17. Pass88,035 miles (+6,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,035 miles
    Test number
    297889342293
    • NoteBackbox outer skin slightly corroded

  18. Pass81,367 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    276042351222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,224 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    291539040214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass75,224 miles (+9,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    974149240280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass65,500 miles (+9,330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,500 miles
    Test number
    552260359245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    141687328383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail56,168 miles (+11,411)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    701627128365
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,757 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,757 miles
    Test number
    770101137328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,666 miles (+5,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,666 miles
    Test number
    704050007131
    • NoteNearside front tyre near legal limit

  26. Pass33,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,793 miles
    Test number
    902622216192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 DRV

Does LB51 DRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 DRV expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DRV?
The MOT on LB51 DRV expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 DRV done?
LB51 DRV was recorded at 118,556 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2019, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has LB51 DRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DRV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 DRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 DRV find?
LB51 DRV failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 16 more.

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