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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 HXTMOT history

LB55 HXT is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,559 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HXT was last recorded at 101,559 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,551 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,559 miles
  • 2025 – 97,562 miles
  • 2024 – 96,721 miles
  • 2023 – 91,318 miles
  • 2022 – 86,452 miles
  • 2021 – 82,706 miles
  • 2020 – 79,569 miles
  • 2019 – 75,819 miles
  • 2018 – 69,805 miles
  • 2017 – 66,685 miles
  • 2016 – 63,404 miles
  • 2015 – 58,193 miles
  • 2014 – 55,669 miles
  • 2013 – 46,988 miles
  • 2012 – 37,020 miles
  • 2011 – 28,303 miles
  • 2010 – 19,337 miles
  • 2009 – 15,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,559 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has bad cracks that open up with the vehicles weight down on the inner sidewall - strongly advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear trailing arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 TYRE - 2.55mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,559 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,559 miles
    Test number
    235456713598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has bad cracks that open up with the vehicles weight down on the inner sidewall - strongly advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear trailing arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,551 miles (+3,989)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,551 miles
    Test number
    477337361450
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides no proper beam is showing through excessively oxidised lenses. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both spaced incorrectly. (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has bad cracks that open up with the vehicles weight down on the inner sidewall - strongly advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear trailing arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    705276750074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE - 2.55mm

  4. Fail97,562 miles (+841)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    379841184753
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE - 2.55mm

  5. Pass96,721 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,721 miles
    Test number
    659553105869
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail96,719 miles (+5,401)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,719 miles
    Test number
    575286764741
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,318 miles (+4,866)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    638936018989
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,452 miles (+3,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,452 miles
    Test number
    252542258360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pinhole in rear silencer [corroding] (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass82,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    646675851538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,706 miles (+3,137)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    167926515198
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both rear silencer mountings (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,569 miles
    Test number
    119905291948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail79,569 miles (+3,750)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,569 miles
    Test number
    501402988403
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass75,819 miles (+6,014)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    556130912787
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass69,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    822119231933
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail69,805 miles (+3,120)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    433724279104
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass66,685 miles (+3,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,685 miles
    Test number
    680430893223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass63,404 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,404 miles
    Test number
    103645785360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,330 miles (+5,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,330 miles
    Test number
    308733007483
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  19. Pass58,193 miles (+2,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    705732835127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,669 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,669 miles
    Test number
    979055824326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,988 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,988 miles
    Test number
    638257813395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,020 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,020 miles
    Test number
    296004022326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,009 miles (+8,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    147891622398
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass28,303 miles (+8,966)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,303 miles
    Test number
    928911521381
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side front tyre cut in side wall
    • NoteNear side front tyre out of shape
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
    • NoteOff side front tyre out of shape
    • NoteOff side rear tyre out of shape
    • NotePower steering pipe slight weep

  25. Pass19,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    933457780260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,337 miles (+4,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    371217380277
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass15,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,295 miles
    Test number
    450015619487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 HXT

Does LB55 HXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HXT is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HXT?
The MOT on LB55 HXT is valid until 25 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 HXT done?
LB55 HXT was recorded at 101,559 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
Has LB55 HXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HXT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 HXT 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 HXT find?
LB55 HXT passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has bad cracks that open up with the vehicles weight down on the inner sidewall - strongly advise replacement.; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear trailing arms corroded..

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