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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 LKEMOT history

LB54 LKE is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
72,954 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LKE was last recorded at 72,954 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,927 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,954 miles
  • 2023 – 72,927 miles
  • 2019 – 71,505 miles
  • 2018 – 69,528 miles
  • 2017 – 67,478 miles
  • 2016 – 65,028 miles
  • 2015 – 61,298 miles
  • 2014 – 56,468 miles
  • 2013 – 53,382 miles
  • 2012 – 47,886 miles
  • 2011 – 44,878 miles
  • 2010 – 38,351 miles
  • 2009 – 31,184 miles
  • 2008 – 24,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,954 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,954 miles (+27)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    496943103443
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail72,927 miles (+1,422)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,927 miles
    Test number
    129976723635
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass71,505 miles (+1,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    976479426235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating
  4. Pass69,528 miles (+2,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,528 miles
    Test number
    726429758291
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorating
  5. Pass67,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,478 miles
    Test number
    800712301132
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has slight buckle
    • AdvisorySome wear to front brake pads
  6. Fail67,478 miles (+2,450)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,478 miles
    Test number
    458099953390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has slight buckle
    • AdvisorySome wear to front brake pads
  7. Pass65,028 miles (+3,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,028 miles
    Test number
    637121752785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass61,298 miles (+4,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,298 miles
    Test number
    698559585194
    • NoteRear brake disks inner faces both have corrosion lips.
  9. Pass56,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    815564384152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail56,468 miles (+3,086)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    497433284114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass53,382 miles (+5,496)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    167825483114
    • NoteSlight dents in both front wheel inner rims
    • NoteSlight wear in both side front lower arm rear support bushes
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen
  12. Pass47,886 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,886 miles
    Test number
    896745972166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,878 miles (+6,527)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,878 miles
    Test number
    158862381154
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note775miles to next service displaying.
    • NoteBody damage to off side rear quater panel and door.
  14. Pass38,351 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    890646980107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,060 miles (+6,876)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    284232180480
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded
  16. Pass31,184 miles (+7,171)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,184 miles
    Test number
    291267789498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake pads getting low and rear brake discs corroding
  17. Pass24,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,013 miles
    Test number
    803649578116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 LKE

Does LB54 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 LKE expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LKE?
The MOT on LB54 LKE expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 LKE done?
LB54 LKE was recorded at 72,954 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
Has LB54 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LKE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 LKE 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 LKE find?
LB54 LKE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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