MINI
Green and White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LB51 RSUMOT history
LB51 RSU is a green and white petrol MINI first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 73,511 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,121 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 RSU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 RSU was last recorded at 73,511 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Nov 2019: 53,733 miles, lower than 54,127 miles on 28 Nov 2018.
- 24 Nov 2022: 63,281 miles, lower than 69,494 miles on 30 Nov 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,505 miles · 15 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 3,121 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 73,511 miles
- 2022 – 63,281 miles
- 2021 – 69,494 miles
- 2020 – 61,630 miles
- 2019 – 53,733 miles
- 2018 – 54,127 miles
- 2017 – 50,773 miles
- 2016 – 47,221 miles
- 2015 – 43,853 miles
- 2014 – 41,426 miles
- 2013 – 39,074 miles
- 2012 – 37,140 miles
- 2011 – 34,641 miles
- 2010 – 32,049 miles
- 2009 – 28,675 miles
- 2008 – 25,755 miles
- 2007 – 23,454 miles
- 2006 – 20,336 miles
- 2005 – 17,383 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,511 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts showing signs of wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Engine oil level low.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,511 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 73,511 miles
- Test number
- 295359698691
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts showing signs of wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,505 miles (+10,224)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,505 miles
- Test number
- 799547017155
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts showing signs of wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,281 miles (-6,213)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 63,281 miles
- Test number
- 150010340484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,494 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 69,494 miles
- Test number
- 120655719055
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.
Fail69,493 miles (+7,863)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,493 miles
- Test number
- 609054845777
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.
Pass61,630 miles (+7,897)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 61,630 miles
- Test number
- 649446085523
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,733 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 53,733 miles
- Test number
- 205961297113
- AdvisoryOil leak at engine
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edge
- AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r wheel
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
Fail53,733 miles (-394)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,733 miles
- Test number
- 739319137764
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak at engine
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edge
- AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r wheel
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
Pass54,127 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 54,127 miles
- Test number
- 833974665937
- 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))
Fail54,127 miles (+3,354)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,127 miles
- Test number
- 439707476810
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Rusted & Broken Off (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass50,773 miles (+3,552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 50,773 miles
- Test number
- 764246613474
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
Pass47,221 miles (+3,368)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,221 miles
- Test number
- 166942271891
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass43,853 miles (+2,427)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,853 miles
- Test number
- 755190742495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,426 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 41,426 miles
- Test number
- 117471624339
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass39,074 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 39,074 miles
- Test number
- 679051803337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,140 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 37,140 miles
- Test number
- 407930102310
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteExhaust system in poor condition
- NoteFuel system cap sealing washer perished
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail37,138 miles (+2,497)2 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,138 miles
- Test number
- 917089492265
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteExhaust system in poor condition
- NoteFuel system cap sealing washer perished
- NoteOffside front tyre cracking on sidewall
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass34,641 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 34,641 miles
- Test number
- 346521501379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,049 miles (+3,374)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,049 miles
- Test number
- 720732710379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 28,675 miles
- Test number
- 584858209380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,675 miles (+2,920)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,675 miles
- Test number
- 674988409384
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass25,755 miles (+2,301)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 25,755 miles
- Test number
- 432872408499
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s front tyre was flat [pumped up]
Pass23,454 miles (+3,118)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 23,454 miles
- Test number
- 494829717384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,336 miles (+2,953)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 20,336 miles
- Test number
- 194480416353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 17,383 miles
- Test number
- 751029925389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 RSU
- Does LB51 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 RSU expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 RSU?
- The MOT on LB51 RSU expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 RSU done?
- LB51 RSU was recorded at 73,511 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
- Has LB51 RSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 RSU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB51 RSU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB51 RSU find?
- LB51 RSU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts showing signs of wear inner and outer edges.
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