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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 DSYMOT history

LB51 DSY is a red petrol MINI first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
76,689 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 DSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 DSY was last recorded at 76,689 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 2,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,915 miles · 6 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,774 miles
Average per year
3,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,689 miles
  • 2021 – 73,915 miles
  • 2020 – 71,357 miles
  • 2019 – 67,700 miles
  • 2018 – 64,978 miles
  • 2017 – 61,701 miles
  • 2016 – 59,182 miles
  • 2015 – 56,692 miles
  • 2013 – 54,061 miles
  • 2012 – 52,263 miles
  • 2010 – 45,641 miles
  • 2009 – 42,584 miles
  • 2007 – 33,756 miles
  • 2006 – 27,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil 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 has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    455225604540
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    603270919614
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    541119948570
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    505642631633
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,689 miles (+2,774)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,689 miles
    Test number
    935623502928
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass73,915 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    894896726234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,357 miles
    Test number
    619769903631
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,357 miles (+3,657)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,357 miles
    Test number
    707120350151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,700 miles (+2,722)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,700 miles
    Test number
    840965796880
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre cut on tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass64,978 miles (+3,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,978 miles
    Test number
    117891539710
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Pass61,701 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    366295784426
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNotchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jets require adjustment.
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.

  12. Fail61,701 miles (+2,519)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    459365206929
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low Aim well below base line. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low Aim well below base line. (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNotchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jets require adjustment.
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil leak.

  13. Pass59,182 miles (+2,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,182 miles
    Test number
    845178371323
    • AdvisoryNear side front and off side front track control bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass56,692 miles (+2,631)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    169194715452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cuts on tread
    • NoteRear exhaust outer caseing breaking up
    • NoteScratch marks on windscreen.

  15. Pass54,061 miles (+7)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    946375053307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer caseing breaking up.
    • NoteScratch marks on windscreen

  16. Fail54,054 miles (+1,791)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    746064453306
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer caseing breaking up.
    • NoteScratch marks on windscreen

  17. Pass52,263 miles (+3,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    737992642304
    • NoteSlight clicking from steering but no fault found

  18. Pass49,148 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    906076302025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,641 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    994688440338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,584 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,584 miles
    Test number
    883358849347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,830 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,830 miles
    Test number
    193232029489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,756 miles (+6,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,756 miles
    Test number
    933811837366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,711 miles
    Test number
    834104786203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB51 DSY

Does LB51 DSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 DSY is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 DSY?
The MOT on LB51 DSY is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 DSY done?
LB51 DSY was recorded at 76,689 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 3,187 miles a year.
Has LB51 DSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 DSY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 DSY 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 LB51 DSY find?
LB51 DSY passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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