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Red and Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 NUVMOT history

LB51 NUV is a red and black petrol MINI first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,141 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 NUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 NUV was last recorded at 117,141 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,090 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
3,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,141 miles
  • 2024 – 115,229 miles
  • 2023 – 113,948 miles
  • 2022 – 112,529 miles
  • 2021 – 110,931 miles
  • 2020 – 109,866 miles
  • 2019 – 108,955 miles
  • 2018 – 107,614 miles
  • 2017 – 105,981 miles
  • 2016 – 103,756 miles
  • 2015 – 101,576 miles
  • 2014 – 98,432 miles
  • 2013 – 94,710 miles
  • 2012 – 90,913 miles
  • 2011 – 87,729 miles
  • 2010 – 85,810 miles
  • 2009 – 83,929 miles
  • 2008 – 73,450 miles
  • 2007 – 67,468 miles
  • 2006 – 61,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust is rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,141 miles (+51)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,141 miles
    Test number
    617833184698
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Fail117,090 miles (+1,861)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,090 miles
    Test number
    679064847061
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Pass115,229 miles (+1,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    652862140859
    • AdvisoryR/o/s metal brake pipe is rusty
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty esp o/s
    • AdvisoryRear suspension is rusty

  4. Pass113,948 miles (+1,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    857561579551
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deteorated

  5. Pass112,529 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    810993694096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,931 miles (+1,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,931 miles
    Test number
    138072066966
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes soft
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses starting to tarnish
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryR/o/s metal brake pipe rusty

  7. Pass109,866 miles (+911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,866 miles
    Test number
    575468816059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield is corroded

  8. Pass108,955 miles (+1,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,955 miles
    Test number
    682065322017
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's worn pads 70%
    • AdvisoryFront flexi section of exhaust outer mesh broken away
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

  9. Pass107,614 miles (+1,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    713052800837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass105,981 miles (+2,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,981 miles
    Test number
    677295611381
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s lower arm, rear bush is soft
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn and pads appear 50% worn
    • AdvisoryR/n/s and f/o/s metal brake pipes are rusty
    • AdvisoryR/o/s brake is dragging (slight)

  11. Pass103,756 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,756 miles
    Test number
    249684917044
    • AdvisoryF/o/s lower arm bush is soft (rear)
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places
    • AdvisoryR/o/s discs is rusty at inner edge

  12. Fail103,756 miles (+2,180)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,756 miles
    Test number
    443239044241
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working r/o/s discs is rusty at inner edge (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryF/o/s lower arm bush is soft (rear)
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places
    • AdvisoryR/o/s discs is rusty at inner edge

  13. Pass101,576 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,576 miles
    Test number
    998780970410
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames noted very rusty in places

  14. Fail101,576 miles (+3,144)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,576 miles
    Test number
    730251401771
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes very rusty
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre on the legal limit
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre down to 3mm of tread
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames noted very rusty in places

  15. Pass98,432 miles (+3,722)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,432 miles
    Test number
    407751614342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty esp rear box
    • NoteF/n/s tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn to 4mm
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteSlight wear noted in steering rack n/s

  16. Pass94,710 miles (+3,797)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,710 miles
    Test number
    947859423300
    • NoteR/o/s brake disc inner face rusty
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes rusty in places

  17. Pass90,913 miles (+3,184)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,913 miles
    Test number
    448881302332
    • NoteCorrosion noted on the o/s/f brake pipe.
    • NoteThe O/S/R tyre is perrishing in the tread.
    • NoteWear and corrosion noted on the rear brake discs.
    • NoteWear noted on the front brake discs.

  18. Pass87,729 miles (+1,919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,729 miles
    Test number
    538952011378
    • NoteR/o/s coil spring rusty on top coil
    • NoteSlight wear noted on both front and rear brake disc

  19. Pass85,810 miles (+1,881)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,810 miles
    Test number
    691919110319
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs poor at inner face esp o/s

  20. Pass83,929 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    222275819372
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer perishing
    • NoteSlight seepage from PAS resovoir

  21. Fail83,926 miles (+10,476)2 failures1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    890775719397
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer perishing
    • NoteSlight seepage from PAS resovoir

  22. Pass73,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    634799528342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail73,450 miles (+5,982)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    514139528336
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass67,468 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    261170137363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,985 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    150681236370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,859 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    300782576176
    • NoteDamage to offside rear quarter panel
    • NoteFront tyres different speed rating to rears
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber worn away

Questions about LB51 NUV

Does LB51 NUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 NUV is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 NUV?
The MOT on LB51 NUV is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 NUV done?
LB51 NUV was recorded at 117,141 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,003 miles a year.
Has LB51 NUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 NUV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 NUV 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 NUV find?
LB51 NUV passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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