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Silver and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 VUSMOT history

LB51 VUS is a silver and black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
132,643 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VUS was last recorded at 132,643 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,643 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,643 miles
  • 2021 – 125,604 miles
  • 2020 – 125,599 miles
  • 2019 – 112,220 miles
  • 2018 – 105,157 miles
  • 2017 – 99,589 miles
  • 2016 – 95,587 miles
  • 2015 – 92,805 miles
  • 2014 – 88,079 miles
  • 2013 – 84,845 miles
  • 2012 – 79,538 miles
  • 2011 – 70,585 miles
  • 2010 – 65,081 miles
  • 2009 – 58,712 miles
  • 2008 – 52,525 miles
  • 2007 – 44,482 miles
  • 2005 – 36,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryTpms light illuminated

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside registration plate lamp output reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    522478695642
    • AdvisoryTpms light illuminated

  2. FailMileage not read13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    273176423854
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone inbeded in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir bag warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  3. Pass132,643 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,643 miles
    Test number
    182437143744
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail132,643 miles (+7,039)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,643 miles
    Test number
    596440619695
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,604 miles
    Test number
    716518408444
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp output reduced
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Fail125,604 miles (+5)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,604 miles
    Test number
    145119673320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp output reduced
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  7. Fail125,599 miles (+4,349)2 major1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,599 miles
    Test number
    864293921909
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp output reduced
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  8. Pass121,250 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    825224950016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber exhaust mount is perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail121,233 miles (+9,013)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,233 miles
    Test number
    558217896966
    • MajorFuel tank insecure securing straps have corroded and fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber exhaust mount is perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass112,220 miles (+7,063)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    701963561594
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  11. Pass105,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    850627238179
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail105,157 miles (+5,568)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    140862765205
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass99,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,589 miles
    Test number
    474560611776
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail99,589 miles (+4,002)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,589 miles
    Test number
    532881516843
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass95,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,587 miles
    Test number
    977354454947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger has broken free of rear box, system still adequately supported

  16. Fail95,587 miles (+2,782)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,587 miles
    Test number
    209634563008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger has broken free of rear box, system still adequately supported

  17. Pass92,805 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,805 miles
    Test number
    407440135035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear back box outer casing peeling off

  18. Fail92,805 miles (+4,726)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,805 miles
    Test number
    428020435097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear back box outer casing peeling off

  19. Pass88,079 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    908034934055
    • NoteAdvise alignment due to tyres wearing on edges

  20. Fail88,071 miles (+3,226)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    488369524058
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass84,845 miles (+5,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,845 miles
    Test number
    346389103184
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail79,538 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    325537142091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass79,538 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    559537442086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,585 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,585 miles
    Test number
    458310141050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,081 miles
    Test number
    141047320404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,081 miles (+6,369)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,081 miles
    Test number
    852647720067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass58,712 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,712 miles
    Test number
    524195009032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,525 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    482007408065
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass52,525 miles (+8,043)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    621077808030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,482 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,482 miles
    Test number
    810002107034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    904910455360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 VUS

Does LB51 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 VUS expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VUS?
The MOT on LB51 VUS expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 VUS done?
LB51 VUS was recorded at 132,643 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 5,974 miles a year.
Has LB51 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VUS has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 VUS 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 VUS find?
LB51 VUS passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: tpms light illuminated.

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