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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 XCPMOT history

LB51 XCP is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 75,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,328 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2020
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XCP was last recorded at 75,328 miles on 3 Nov 2020, 1,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,573 miles · 1 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
1,755 miles
Average per year
3,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 75,328 miles
  • 2019 – 73,573 miles
  • 2018 – 72,080 miles
  • 2017 – 69,477 miles
  • 2016 – 65,132 miles
  • 2015 – 61,012 miles
  • 2014 – 57,843 miles
  • 2013 – 56,186 miles
  • 2012 – 53,591 miles
  • 2011 – 51,577 miles
  • 2010 – 49,332 miles
  • 2009 – 46,021 miles
  • 2008 – 41,244 miles
  • 2007 – 36,968 miles
  • 2006 – 32,205 miles
  • 2005 – 27,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    147651684082
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read3 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    567176088123
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    101553408797
    • 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))

  4. FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    247248136993
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    698428424577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    427079241594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    665458539838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    508816322218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716563779492
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,328 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    460076272428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,573 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,573 miles
    Test number
    790171781582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,080 miles (+2,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    620470296040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass69,477 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    583291286248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail69,475 miles (+4,343)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    994988180800
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    918072555381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,132 miles (+4,120)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    118572632540
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass61,012 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,012 miles
    Test number
    961041571776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,843 miles (+1,657)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    348275314339
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/front tyre bald on inside edge

  19. Pass56,186 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    208685003323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,185 miles (+2,594)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    985073503305
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre low pressure

  21. Fail53,591 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    165498332380
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass53,591 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    996468432368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,577 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    778718111342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,332 miles
    Test number
    842875110361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,332 miles (+3,311)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,332 miles
    Test number
    882495310352
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass46,021 miles (+4,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,021 miles
    Test number
    882225919374
    • 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)

  27. Pass41,244 miles (+4,276)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,244 miles
    Test number
    232662628317
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass36,968 miles (+4,763)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    623063327307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

  29. Pass32,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,205 miles
    Test number
    272945026342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,205 miles (+4,335)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,205 miles
    Test number
    941935726318
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  31. Pass27,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,870 miles
    Test number
    254175325367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 XCP

Does LB51 XCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 XCP is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XCP?
The MOT on LB51 XCP is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 XCP done?
LB51 XCP was recorded at 75,328 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2020, an average of 3,174 miles a year.
Has LB51 XCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XCP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 XCP 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 XCP find?
LB51 XCP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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