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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 GWEMOT history

LB54 GWE is a red petrol MINI first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
64,379 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GWE was last recorded at 64,379 miles on 11 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,379 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,379 miles
  • 2025 – 59,318 miles
  • 2024 – 57,456 miles
  • 2023 – 55,036 miles
  • 2022 – 53,215 miles
  • 2021 – 51,489 miles
  • 2020 – 50,182 miles
  • 2019 – 47,901 miles
  • 2018 – 47,125 miles
  • 2017 – 46,156 miles
  • 2016 – 42,064 miles
  • 2015 – 41,465 miles
  • 2014 – 39,362 miles
  • 2013 – 36,930 miles
  • 2012 – 35,744 miles
  • 2011 – 32,863 miles
  • 2010 – 24,144 miles
  • 2009 – 19,793 miles
  • 2008 – 14,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,379 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,379 miles
    Test number
    134431574060
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,379 miles (+5,061)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,379 miles
    Test number
    310361653202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,318 miles (+1,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    516070809680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    677611556284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail57,456 miles (+2,420)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    868432661145
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,036 miles (+1,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    415963247049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,215 miles (+1,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    388011291896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,489 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,489 miles
    Test number
    162155944379
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak engine side coolant leak detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail51,489 miles (+1,307)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,489 miles
    Test number
    916606637206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak engine side coolant leak detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass50,182 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,182 miles
    Test number
    852862535905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,901 miles (+776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    938412457395
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    684274823422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,125 miles (+969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    466499739117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass46,156 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    702939204884
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass42,064 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,064 miles
    Test number
    247713848286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,465 miles
    Test number
    526585325100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,465 miles (+2,103)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,465 miles
    Test number
    286720025453
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass39,362 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    125995574184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,930 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    205996073410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,744 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    907834392119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,863 miles (+4,935)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,863 miles
    Test number
    167686351331
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  22. Pass27,928 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,928 miles
    Test number
    587910111061
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass24,144 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,144 miles
    Test number
    682681910069
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass19,793 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,793 miles
    Test number
    224434719048
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail19,790 miles (+5,666)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,790 miles
    Test number
    131633519448
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant low

  26. Pass14,124 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,124 miles
    Test number
    421573808053
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge

Questions about LB54 GWE

Does LB54 GWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 GWE is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GWE?
The MOT on LB54 GWE is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 GWE done?
LB54 GWE was recorded at 64,379 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,738 miles a year.
Has LB54 GWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GWE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 GWE 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 GWE find?
LB54 GWE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms; fuel cap seal perished; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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