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MINI Cooper

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 LWAMOT history

LB55 LWA is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,669 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWA
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWA was last recorded at 38,669 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,669 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,669 miles
  • 2024 – 38,043 miles
  • 2023 – 37,360 miles
  • 2022 – 36,365 miles
  • 2021 – 35,625 miles
  • 2020 – 35,072 miles
  • 2019 – 34,916 miles
  • 2018 – 34,625 miles
  • 2017 – 34,372 miles
  • 2016 – 33,373 miles
  • 2015 – 32,526 miles
  • 2014 – 31,662 miles
  • 2013 – 29,211 miles
  • 2012 – 25,440 miles
  • 2011 – 21,755 miles
  • 2010 – 18,827 miles
  • 2009 – 17,221 miles
  • 2008 – 14,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,669 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    429238666509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Fail38,669 miles (+626)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    576296761849
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 wearing thin on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass38,043 miles (+683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,043 miles
    Test number
    976946018093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass37,360 miles (+995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    37,360 miles
    Test number
    849969674794
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near to the steering rack and pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass36,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    853462811365
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

  6. Fail36,365 miles (+740)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    949299157036
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

  7. Pass35,625 miles (+553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,625 miles
    Test number
    697874719808
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to cords on outside edge. 195/55/R16 87H RUN FLAT. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

  8. Pass35,072 miles (+156)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    224715057735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,916 miles (+291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    456203215840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass34,625 miles (+253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,625 miles
    Test number
    713637443026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass34,372 miles (+999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    171979908421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass33,373 miles (+847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,373 miles
    Test number
    286571996852
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear

  13. Pass32,526 miles (+864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,526 miles
    Test number
    540138679858
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  14. Pass31,662 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    575699034329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,211 miles (+3,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,211 miles
    Test number
    696807143369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass25,440 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,440 miles
    Test number
    357445332343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  17. Fail25,440 miles (+3,685)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,440 miles
    Test number
    487325432453
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  18. Pass21,755 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,755 miles
    Test number
    667686821345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,827 miles
    Test number
    380063430346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,827 miles (+1,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,827 miles
    Test number
    753263530349
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass17,221 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,221 miles
    Test number
    353906259310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,422 miles
    Test number
    721617258319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,422 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,422 miles
    Test number
    940337058393
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LB55 LWA

Does LB55 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LWA is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWA?
The MOT on LB55 LWA is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LWA done?
LB55 LWA was recorded at 38,669 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,429 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWA 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 LWA find?
LB55 LWA passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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