MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LB51 LCWMOT history
LB51 LCW is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,592 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 96,592 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 LCW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB51 LCW was last recorded at 96,592 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 4,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jan 2021: 84,559 miles, lower than 86,502 miles on 12 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 92,335 miles · 17 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,257 miles
- Average per year
- 3,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 96,592 miles
- 2023 – 92,335 miles
- 2022 – 87,440 miles
- 2021 – 84,559 miles
- 2017 – 86,502 miles
- 2016 – 81,991 miles
- 2015 – 77,006 miles
- 2014 – 72,714 miles
- 2013 – 68,791 miles
- 2012 – 67,343 miles
- 2011 – 59,917 miles
- 2010 – 54,843 miles
- 2009 – 49,081 miles
- 2008 – 40,745 miles
- 2007 – 33,177 miles
- 2006 – 28,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail96,592 miles
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pad warning light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Chips in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail96,592 miles (+4,257)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,592 miles
- Test number
- 748559197977
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass92,335 miles (+101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 92,335 miles
- Test number
- 325429760064
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail92,234 miles (+4,794)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,234 miles
- Test number
- 392440575584
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass87,440 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 87,440 miles
- Test number
- 841785550263
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
- AdvisoryExhaust tail box mount poor
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s head lamp poor beam pattern
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow by manifold
Fail87,439 miles (+2,880)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,439 miles
- Test number
- 741681459306
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near limit (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
- AdvisoryExhaust tail box mount poor
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s head lamp poor beam pattern
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake pads poor condition
- AdvisoryRear brake discs poor condition
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow by manifold
Pass84,559 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 84,559 miles
- Test number
- 462456314562
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read4 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 506774342855
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 552899281269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 827514473528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,502 miles (+4,511)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 86,502 miles
- Test number
- 194303786982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,991 miles (+4,985)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 81,991 miles
- Test number
- 936281382862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,006 miles (+4,292)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 77,006 miles
- Test number
- 918840505112
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCoolant level below min
- NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
- NoteRear exhaust section rusty and in poor condition
Pass72,714 miles (+3,923)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 72,714 miles
- Test number
- 565790204196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBack box outer skin corroded
Pass68,791 miles (+25)2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,791 miles
- Test number
- 388738683040
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteFront brake pads are low
- NoteHeavy rust rear exhaust
- NotePower steering pipe damp
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteSlight play nearside rackend
- NoteSlight wear front brake discs
- NoteVery heavy pitting rear brake discs inner faces
Fail68,766 miles (+1,423)3 failures2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,766 miles
- Test number
- 649157783024
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteFront brake pads are low
- NoteHeavy rust rear exhaust
- NotePower steering pipe damp
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteSlight play nearside rackend
- NoteSlight wear front brake discs
- NoteVery heavy pitting rear brake discs inner faces
Pass67,343 miles (+7,426)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 67,343 miles
- Test number
- 466283392029
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner eage
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded and outer skin parting
Pass59,917 miles (+5,074)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,917 miles
- Test number
- 526331991009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass54,843 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 54,843 miles
- Test number
- 181319880021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,750 miles (+5,669)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,750 miles
- Test number
- 471336680099
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass49,081 miles (+8,336)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 49,081 miles
- Test number
- 644995179084
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass40,745 miles (+7,568)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 40,745 miles
- Test number
- 462504098002
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass33,177 miles (+4,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 33,177 miles
- Test number
- 132340597071
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 28,217 miles
- Test number
- 641831396034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 LCW
- Does LB51 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 LCW expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 LCW?
- The MOT on LB51 LCW expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 LCW done?
- LB51 LCW was recorded at 96,592 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
- Has LB51 LCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 LCW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB51 LCW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB51 LCW find?
- LB51 LCW failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; power steering pump leaking, and 3 more.
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