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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 DTZMOT history

LB54 DTZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 8 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
64,478 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DTZ was last recorded at 64,478 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,453 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,478 miles
  • 2025 – 60,785 miles
  • 2024 – 60,785 miles
  • 2023 – 59,940 miles
  • 2022 – 58,973 miles
  • 2021 – 58,048 miles
  • 2020 – 57,139 miles
  • 2018 – 54,866 miles
  • 2017 – 52,260 miles
  • 2016 – 49,023 miles
  • 2015 – 45,156 miles
  • 2013 – 41,905 miles
  • 2012 – 39,358 miles
  • 2011 – 37,652 miles
  • 2010 – 35,510 miles
  • 2008 – 33,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,478 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,478 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    684374767842
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,453 miles (+3,668)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,453 miles
    Test number
    137159911241
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,785 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    554313953093
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail60,785 miles (+845)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    101416801019
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and off side rear tyres badly cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak ?
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass59,940 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,940 miles
    Test number
    691563930293
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail59,940 miles (+967)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,940 miles
    Test number
    282650973082
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,973 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    371410850339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,048 miles (+909)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    913661212812
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded.

  9. Pass57,139 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,139 miles
    Test number
    322036545291
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail57,138 miles (+2,272)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    687576833926
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass54,866 miles (+2,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,866 miles
    Test number
    166570630264
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass52,260 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    215720808623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and just beging to blow
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle is a bow mini cooper 1.6l 3 door manual hatchback

  13. Fail52,260 miles (+3,237)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    599627816911
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and just beging to blow
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle is a bow mini cooper 1.6l 3 door manual hatchback

  14. Pass49,023 miles (+3,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    878064088184
    • AdvisoryOil level low.

  15. Pass45,156 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    347275705004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,905 miles (+2,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    226848143347
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • NoteRear silencer securing strap broken

  17. Pass39,358 miles (+692)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    546876542393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Pass38,666 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    258307112049
    • NoteRear brake discs faces corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  19. Fail38,666 miles (+1,014)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    376317012091
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs faces corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  20. Fail37,652 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    518387701082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass37,652 miles (+2,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    587127001052
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass35,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    983154500030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,510 miles (+2,287)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    154824700069
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass33,223 miles (+8,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    462926768493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,981 miles
    Test number
    783144808045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DTZ

Does LB54 DTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DTZ is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DTZ?
The MOT on LB54 DTZ is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 DTZ done?
LB54 DTZ was recorded at 64,478 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
Has LB54 DTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DTZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 DTZ 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 LB54 DTZ find?
LB54 DTZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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