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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 GWUMOT history

LB54 GWU is a red petrol MINI first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
117,567 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GWU was last recorded at 117,567 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 3,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,100 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,467 miles
Average per year
5,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,567 miles
  • 2023 – 114,100 miles
  • 2022 – 106,710 miles
  • 2021 – 99,203 miles
  • 2020 – 93,428 miles
  • 2019 – 89,843 miles
  • 2018 – 83,579 miles
  • 2017 – 72,718 miles
  • 2016 – 71,230 miles
  • 2015 – 69,447 miles
  • 2014 – 67,059 miles
  • 2013 – 64,754 miles
  • 2012 – 62,170 miles
  • 2011 – 56,281 miles
  • 2009 – 48,894 miles
  • 2008 – 34,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,567 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    543648172077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,567 miles (+3,467)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,567 miles
    Test number
    501906499168
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,100 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    134684538598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,100 miles (+7,390)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    575983200601
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass106,710 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    528315360056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,203 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    317611597068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail99,183 miles (+5,755)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,183 miles
    Test number
    571653820906
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass93,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,428 miles
    Test number
    836667496838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail93,428 miles (+3,585)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,428 miles
    Test number
    752145356569
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,843 miles (+6,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    467598118982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,579 miles
    Test number
    663819753879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail83,579 miles (+10,861)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,579 miles
    Test number
    159067634429
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working

  13. Pass72,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,718 miles
    Test number
    257562238514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,711 miles (+1,481)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    301055135489
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass71,230 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    152476170548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,447 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,447 miles
    Test number
    488197715105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,059 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    208563514437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,754 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    547163213138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,170 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    659786012178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,281 miles (+7,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    805037511129
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass48,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    631601539118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,894 miles (+14,737)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    713347419131
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass34,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,157 miles
    Test number
    320977508001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GWU

Does LB54 GWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 GWU expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GWU?
The MOT on LB54 GWU expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 GWU done?
LB54 GWU was recorded at 117,567 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
Has LB54 GWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GWU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 GWU 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 GWU find?
LB54 GWU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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