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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 NUOMOT history

LB51 NUO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
142,699 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 NUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 NUO was last recorded at 142,699 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,677 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,699 miles
  • 2024 – 138,034 miles
  • 2023 – 133,031 miles
  • 2022 – 129,305 miles
  • 2021 – 125,552 miles
  • 2020 – 119,975 miles
  • 2019 – 119,940 miles
  • 2018 – 113,097 miles
  • 2017 – 110,959 miles
  • 2016 – 110,308 miles
  • 2015 – 109,350 miles
  • 2014 – 106,285 miles
  • 2013 – 103,740 miles
  • 2012 – 98,892 miles
  • 2011 – 91,219 miles
  • 2010 – 79,186 miles
  • 2009 – 69,325 miles
  • 2008 – 60,667 miles
  • 2007 – 50,505 miles
  • 2006 – 46,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,699 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,699 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    339015481745
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail142,677 miles (+4,643)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,677 miles
    Test number
    976290978272
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryLow effort on offside handbrake
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass138,034 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,034 miles
    Test number
    441412271130
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective faded lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail138,029 miles (+4,998)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,029 miles
    Test number
    912100596609
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective faded lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass133,031 miles (+3,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,031 miles
    Test number
    372918146780
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass129,305 miles (+3)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,305 miles
    Test number
    817409121551
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,302 miles (+3,750)1 dangerous5 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,302 miles
    Test number
    484398557430
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component quite bad (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

  8. Pass125,552 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,552 miles
    Test number
    864714106593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit. STRONG ADVISE (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail125,490 miles (+5,515)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,490 miles
    Test number
    769536392961
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit. STRONG ADVISE (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass119,975 miles (+35)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,975 miles
    Test number
    997873590540
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Jacking rubber missing.

  11. Fail119,940 miles (+6,843)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,940 miles
    Test number
    653838882290
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    365895109879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,097 miles (+2,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    265891061321
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass110,959 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,959 miles
    Test number
    819556007005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,308 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    744395100533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass109,350 miles (+3,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,350 miles
    Test number
    390006897477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension bushes worn resulting in slight movement
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  17. Pass106,285 miles (+2,545)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,285 miles
    Test number
    726316114296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear & off side front suspension bushes worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting in poor condition

  18. Pass103,740 miles (+4,848)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,740 miles
    Test number
    668753733200
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded

  19. Pass98,892 miles (+7,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    228300722226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,219 miles (+12,033)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    806841711253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,186 miles (+9,861)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,186 miles
    Test number
    770093220291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn!

  22. Pass69,325 miles (+8,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    202472419298
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass60,667 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,667 miles
    Test number
    451642398161
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on edge
    • NoteRear exhaust badly rusted

  24. Fail60,667 miles (+10,162)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,667 miles
    Test number
    881821598127
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on edge
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear exhaust badly rusted

  25. Pass50,505 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    180247157171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,934 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    343523476128
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about LB51 NUO

Does LB51 NUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 NUO expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 NUO?
The MOT on LB51 NUO expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 NUO done?
LB51 NUO was recorded at 142,699 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
Has LB51 NUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 NUO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 NUO 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 NUO find?
LB51 NUO passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area.

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