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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 ZLEMOT history

LB54 ZLE is a red petrol MINI first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
129,863 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ZLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ZLE was last recorded at 129,863 miles on 8 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,857 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,863 miles
  • 2025 – 128,892 miles
  • 2024 – 126,047 miles
  • 2023 – 117,930 miles
  • 2022 – 113,171 miles
  • 2021 – 109,348 miles
  • 2020 – 106,700 miles
  • 2019 – 101,343 miles
  • 2017 – 100,415 miles
  • 2016 – 95,981 miles
  • 2015 – 94,277 miles
  • 2013 – 92,314 miles
  • 2012 – 73,503 miles
  • 2011 – 64,031 miles
  • 2010 – 51,355 miles
  • 2009 – 35,684 miles
  • 2008 – 22,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,863 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,863 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,863 miles
    Test number
    909626949198
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail129,857 miles (+965)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,857 miles
    Test number
    219844129596
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass128,892 miles (+2,845)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    950042191263
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,047 miles (+54)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,047 miles
    Test number
    354846869483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,993 miles (+8,063)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,993 miles
    Test number
    969120826270
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,930 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,930 miles
    Test number
    808723631011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,924 miles (+4,753)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,924 miles
    Test number
    227062079755
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass113,171 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    704827208655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,163 miles (+3,815)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,163 miles
    Test number
    637584609912
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass109,348 miles (+2,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,348 miles
    Test number
    390595193268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass106,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,700 miles
    Test number
    721118161839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/RF16 BUDGET RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail106,700 miles (+5,357)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,700 miles
    Test number
    928718515046
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/RF16 BUDGET RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass101,343 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,343 miles
    Test number
    264694557194
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  14. Fail101,343 miles (+928)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,343 miles
    Test number
    918241719190
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 PIRELLI RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 PIRELLI RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass100,415 miles (+4,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,415 miles
    Test number
    822833795382
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

  16. Pass95,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    543509975324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  17. Fail95,981 miles (+1,704)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    658764484912
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  18. Pass94,277 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    615406115025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,314 miles (+18,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,314 miles
    Test number
    258008373194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,503 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,503 miles
    Test number
    408691482110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,031 miles (+12,676)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    556845851069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges
    • NoteExhaust system very rusty
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass51,355 miles (+15,671)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,355 miles
    Test number
    761562140002
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and close to limit
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteFront and rear inner brake pads getting low

  23. Pass35,684 miles (+13,500)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    721977139086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  24. Pass22,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,184 miles
    Test number
    454725328060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,178 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,178 miles
    Test number
    421295928053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about LB54 ZLE

Does LB54 ZLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 ZLE is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ZLE?
The MOT on LB54 ZLE is valid until 7 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 ZLE done?
LB54 ZLE was recorded at 129,863 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,890 miles a year.
Has LB54 ZLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ZLE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 ZLE 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 ZLE find?
LB54 ZLE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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