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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 XCYMOT history

LB51 XCY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
151,846 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XCY was last recorded at 151,846 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 3,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,919 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,927 miles
Average per year
5,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,846 miles
  • 2024 – 147,919 miles
  • 2023 – 137,635 miles
  • 2022 – 133,810 miles
  • 2021 – 129,860 miles
  • 2019 – 126,494 miles
  • 2018 – 120,695 miles
  • 2017 – 115,665 miles
  • 2016 – 109,525 miles
  • 2015 – 102,449 miles
  • 2014 – 97,346 miles
  • 2013 – 92,080 miles
  • 2012 – 87,492 miles
  • 2011 – 82,625 miles
  • 2010 – 78,560 miles
  • 2009 – 67,012 miles
  • 2008 – 61,559 miles
  • 2007 – 56,515 miles
  • 2006 – 48,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,846 miles
    Test number
    220803414532
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,846 miles (+3,927)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,846 miles
    Test number
    975130223918
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,919 miles
    Test number
    249205381651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,919 miles (+10,284)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,919 miles
    Test number
    215586981889
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass137,635 miles (+3,825)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,635 miles
    Test number
    838660080975
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass133,810 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,810 miles
    Test number
    924683878124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass129,860 miles (+3,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,860 miles
    Test number
    457048487922
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,494 miles (+5,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,494 miles
    Test number
    642995123140
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive at back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass120,695 miles (+5,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,695 miles
    Test number
    587414991213
    • 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))

  10. Pass115,665 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,665 miles
    Test number
    916992274010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,525 miles
    Test number
    701884494793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,525 miles (+7,076)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,525 miles
    Test number
    333953053527
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass102,449 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    986552210527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,346 miles (+5,266)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,346 miles
    Test number
    806361384221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass92,080 miles (+4,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,080 miles
    Test number
    168706173258
    • 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass87,492 miles (+4,867)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    386082382211
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded(inner)

  17. Fail82,625 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    339380891244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass82,625 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    366230291424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,560 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    622638840366
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteO/s/front tyre getting low.
    • NoteRear no.plate deteriorating

  20. Pass78,560 miles (+5,775)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    993368440369
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteO/s/front tyre getting low.
    • NoteRear no.plate deteriorating

  21. Pass72,785 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,785 miles
    Test number
    884815000079
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear no.plate detiriorating.

  22. Fail72,785 miles (+5,773)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,785 miles
    Test number
    670245300034
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear no.plate detiriorating.

  23. Pass67,012 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,012 miles
    Test number
    682767909020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel req.attn.soon.
    • NoteN/s handbrake effort low
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/rear

  24. Fail67,012 miles (+5,453)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,012 miles
    Test number
    804757109094
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel req.attn.soon.
    • NoteN/s handbrake effort low
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/rear

  25. Pass61,559 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    324033308073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFootbrake & handbrake travel req.attn.soon.
    • NoteRear no plate slight delaminating

  26. Fail61,559 miles (+5,044)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    303283108068
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFootbrake & handbrake travel req.attn.soon.
    • NoteRear no plate slight delaminating

  27. Pass56,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    442594707088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,515 miles (+7,964)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    803014107071
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass48,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,551 miles
    Test number
    173159206073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 XCY

Does LB51 XCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 XCY expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XCY?
The MOT on LB51 XCY expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 XCY done?
LB51 XCY was recorded at 151,846 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 5,278 miles a year.
Has LB51 XCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XCY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 XCY 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 XCY find?
LB51 XCY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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