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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 DWVMOT history

LB55 DWV is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,774 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DWV was last recorded at 117,774 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 10,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,331 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,443 miles
Average per year
5,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,774 miles
  • 2024 – 107,331 miles
  • 2023 – 104,413 miles
  • 2022 – 101,205 miles
  • 2021 – 94,225 miles
  • 2020 – 84,674 miles
  • 2019 – 76,795 miles
  • 2018 – 74,985 miles
  • 2017 – 72,771 miles
  • 2016 – 71,106 miles
  • 2015 – 69,508 miles
  • 2014 – 62,954 miles
  • 2013 – 54,047 miles
  • 2012 – 50,993 miles
  • 2011 – 46,187 miles
  • 2010 – 37,392 miles
  • 2009 – 27,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,774 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slight leaks
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust all over (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 Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,774 miles (+10,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,774 miles
    Test number
    767142541654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slight leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,331 miles
    Test number
    624692230929
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose Front Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,326 miles (+2,913)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,326 miles
    Test number
    292469856274
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose Front Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,413 miles (+3,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,413 miles
    Test number
    398592788089
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,205 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    719026832460
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail101,205 miles (+6,980)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    374673022570
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,225 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    309092230679
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,222 miles (+9,548)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,222 miles
    Test number
    236935135535
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,674 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,674 miles
    Test number
    625035604078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail84,629 miles (+7,834)4 major1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,629 miles
    Test number
    701381353672
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,795 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    809976832462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,985 miles (+2,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,985 miles
    Test number
    666158042907
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear brakes slight binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint And corroded at rack joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inner edge and at 2mm

  13. Pass72,771 miles (+1,665)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,771 miles
    Test number
    193111090685
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wiper split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inner edge and worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint And corroded (leak at rack joint) (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass71,106 miles (+1,598)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    253254459726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At flexible joint (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper split at ends
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,508 miles (+6,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,508 miles
    Test number
    409555775036
    • NoteRear silincer slightly corodded

  16. Pass62,954 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    106036664028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wear uneven

  17. Fail62,593 miles (+8,546)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    625406164006
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wear uneven

  18. Pass54,047 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    896466053012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyrewall/tread area cracked & perished

  19. Fail54,047 miles (+3,054)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    188343153411
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyrewall/tread area cracked & perished

  20. Pass50,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,993 miles
    Test number
    416925972052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,993 miles (+4,806)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,993 miles
    Test number
    446095972017
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass46,187 miles (+8,795)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    157047871035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,392 miles (+9,420)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    950325370073
    • NoteEngine temp very high cooling fan on constant
    • NoteExhaust rear box corroded
    • NoteSlight leak at radiator

  24. Pass27,972 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,972 miles
    Test number
    304780089056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

Questions about LB55 DWV

Does LB55 DWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 DWV is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DWV?
The MOT on LB55 DWV is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 DWV done?
LB55 DWV was recorded at 117,774 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,254 miles a year.
Has LB55 DWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DWV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 DWV 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 LB55 DWV find?
LB55 DWV passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front cv boot slight leaks; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust all over.

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