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Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 LSBMOT history

LB51 LSB is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,188 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 LSB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 LSB was last recorded at 75,188 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,187 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,188 miles
  • 2023 – 65,095 miles
  • 2022 – 65,015 miles
  • 2021 – 64,904 miles
  • 2020 – 64,515 miles
  • 2019 – 60,487 miles
  • 2018 – 56,460 miles
  • 2017 – 54,345 miles
  • 2016 – 52,200 miles
  • 2015 – 51,563 miles
  • 2014 – 49,231 miles
  • 2013 – 44,855 miles
  • 2012 – 39,512 miles
  • 2011 – 32,817 miles
  • 2010 – 29,497 miles
  • 2009 – 26,557 miles
  • 2008 – 21,970 miles
  • 2007 – 18,266 miles
  • 2006 – 15,545 miles
  • 2005 – 11,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,188 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all due to standing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump and pipes dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight play in rack knuckles

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,188 miles (+1)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,188 miles
    Test number
    416082670660
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all due to standing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump and pipes damp
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack knuckles

  2. Fail75,187 miles (+10,092)1 dangerous14 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,187 miles
    Test number
    309804127415
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump and pipes damp

  3. Pass65,095 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    663483791575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass65,015 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,015 miles
    Test number
    117858424215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,904 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,904 miles
    Test number
    306634528209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,515 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    475556875103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,487 miles (+4,027)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,487 miles
    Test number
    849792137345
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r

  8. Pass56,460 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    568922501549
    • AdvisorySteering starting to feel rough

  9. Pass54,345 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,345 miles
    Test number
    329282789662
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low on inner edge and cracked

  10. Pass52,200 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    237464016456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    166666718108
    • AdvisoryFront bad oil leack?
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail51,563 miles (+2,332)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    975657590452
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront bad oil leack?
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass49,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    127188784268
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail49,231 miles (+4,376)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,231 miles
    Test number
    739348584205
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass44,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    267869683218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,855 miles (+5,343)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    548449283270
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass39,512 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,512 miles
    Test number
    159527982202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,817 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,817 miles
    Test number
    235481581292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,497 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,497 miles
    Test number
    691403600320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,557 miles (+4,587)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,557 miles
    Test number
    680765239301
    • NoteCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
    • NoteEXHAUST CORRODED
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISKS SLIGHT CORROSION
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WORN
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

  21. Pass21,970 miles (+3,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,970 miles
    Test number
    414545148473
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass18,266 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    850342357342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,545 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,545 miles
    Test number
    181243456398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    11,212 miles
    Test number
    943761145330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 LSB

Does LB51 LSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 LSB is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 LSB?
The MOT on LB51 LSB is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 LSB done?
LB51 LSB was recorded at 75,188 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,155 miles a year.
Has LB51 LSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 LSB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 LSB 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 LSB find?
LB51 LSB passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all due to standing, and 6 more.

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