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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 XCVMOT history

LB51 XCV is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,641 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XCV was last recorded at 75,641 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,417 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
2,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,641 miles
  • 2025 – 75,417 miles
  • 2024 – 74,916 miles
  • 2023 – 74,656 miles
  • 2022 – 73,684 miles
  • 2021 – 72,702 miles
  • 2020 – 71,642 miles
  • 2018 – 67,850 miles
  • 2017 – 64,986 miles
  • 2016 – 61,775 miles
  • 2015 – 58,423 miles
  • 2014 – 56,013 miles
  • 2013 – 53,396 miles
  • 2012 – 49,914 miles
  • 2011 – 46,727 miles
  • 2010 – 43,022 miles
  • 2009 – 38,190 miles
  • 2008 – 33,298 miles
  • 2007 – 28,611 miles
  • 2006 – 23,715 miles
  • 2005 – 19,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,641 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,641 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    319905370382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,417 miles (+501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    178901624271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    747716679688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail74,916 miles (+260)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    665782998594
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,656 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,656 miles
    Test number
    952990560434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,684 miles (+982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,684 miles
    Test number
    694991680680
    • 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))

  7. Pass72,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    967674241006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,702 miles (+1,060)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    972141966188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass71,642 miles (+3,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    288169770279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,850 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    897739813935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,986 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    522838103398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,775 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,775 miles
    Test number
    800718547017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,423 miles (+2,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,423 miles
    Test number
    694179285036
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass56,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,013 miles
    Test number
    206971324323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,013 miles (+2,617)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,013 miles
    Test number
    837395814370
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass53,396 miles (+3,482)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    976374623308
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass49,914 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,914 miles
    Test number
    709934712325
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass46,727 miles (+3,705)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    527729911313
    • NoteAdvise chip in screen outside zone A less than 40mm
    • NoteAdvise front suspension arm rear support vbushes showing signs of fatigue
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre going onto wear bars & nail in tread
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box showing signs of fatigue
    • NoteAdvise slight knock from steering column area

  19. Pass43,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,022 miles
    Test number
    801509410316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,022 miles (+4,832)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,022 miles
    Test number
    993179810339
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail38,190 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    221507019380
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass38,190 miles (+4,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    240567919344
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass33,298 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,298 miles
    Test number
    961578018366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,611 miles (+4,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,611 miles
    Test number
    960899717361
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass23,715 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,715 miles
    Test number
    523928616358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    480490825444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,337 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    944430725378
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB51 XCV

Does LB51 XCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 XCV is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XCV?
The MOT on LB51 XCV is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 XCV done?
LB51 XCV was recorded at 75,641 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
Has LB51 XCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XCV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 XCV 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 XCV find?
LB51 XCV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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