
MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LB55 LWXMOT history
LB55 LWX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 2 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,900 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 148,900 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,183 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 LWX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 2 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 LWX was last recorded at 148,900 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 148,896 miles · 11 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,183 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,900 miles
- 2025 – 144,135 miles
- 2024 – 140,557 miles
- 2022 – 127,704 miles
- 2021 – 110,603 miles
- 2020 – 108,579 miles
- 2019 – 107,357 miles
- 2018 – 102,364 miles
- 2017 – 96,227 miles
- 2016 – 87,664 miles
- 2015 – 77,094 miles
- 2014 – 67,989 miles
- 2013 – 62,609 miles
- 2012 – 54,052 miles
- 2011 – 44,082 miles
- 2010 – 34,509 miles
- 2009 – 22,862 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,900 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 148,900 miles
- Test number
- 405643221665
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail148,896 miles (+4,761)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,896 miles
- Test number
- 805765625039
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass144,135 miles (+3,578)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 144,135 miles
- Test number
- 138676295566
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,557 miles3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 140,557 miles
- Test number
- 247608791075
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail140,557 miles (+12,853)4 major3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,557 miles
- Test number
- 569342200160
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut to mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass127,704 miles (+17,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 127,704 miles
- Test number
- 581084626679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,603 miles (+36)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 110,603 miles
- Test number
- 732104569214
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntermittent fault on head light wont turn on immediately
Fail110,567 miles (+279)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,567 miles
- Test number
- 191831720385
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntermittent fault on head light wont turn on immediately
Fail110,288 miles (+1,709)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,288 miles
- Test number
- 679742688760
- MajorEmissions not tested not tested due to engine over heating during full cat test, was failing on lamdba too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple brak pipes slightly corroded . both front ,front to rear and nearside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension componants
- AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
Pass108,579 miles (+1,222)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 108,579 miles
- Test number
- 568832782654
- AdvisoryFront nearside and offside rack arms slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear brake and suspension parts
Pass107,357 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,357 miles
- Test number
- 490881503778
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front steering rack arms have slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak present
Fail107,357 miles (+4,993)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,357 miles
- Test number
- 380834941473
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front steering rack arms have slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak present
Pass102,364 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 102,364 miles
- Test number
- 440333204351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advs further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvs tracking
- AdvisoryKnocking from steering rack area advs further investigation
Fail102,360 miles (+6,133)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,360 miles
- Test number
- 359122337522
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advs further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryKnocking from steering rack area advs further investigation
Pass96,227 miles (+99)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 96,227 miles
- Test number
- 628434231306
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit advise change (3.5.1i)
Fail96,128 miles (+8,464)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,128 miles
- Test number
- 167191947252
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment upper mount split (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit advise change (3.5.1i)
Pass87,664 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,664 miles
- Test number
- 970153008360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,663 miles (+96)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,663 miles
- Test number
- 204860106740
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryExhaust rattle
Pass87,567 miles (+10,473)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,567 miles
- Test number
- 329020274898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,094 miles (+979)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 77,094 miles
- Test number
- 885528195087
- NoteN/s front tyre wearing slightly on edges
- NoteO/s front tyre wearing slightly on edges
Pass76,115 miles (+8,126)4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 76,115 miles
- Test number
- 806090045064
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBonnet release catch is stiff on one side
- NoteExhaust backbox hanger rubbers are split but system is still well supported
- NoteLarge dent on drivers door
- NoteN/s/f-o/s/f wipers are split + poor cleaning
- NoteSlight wheel bind o/s/r
Pass67,989 miles (+48)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 67,989 miles
- Test number
- 835661144017
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail67,941 miles (+5,332)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,941 miles
- Test number
- 905269434026
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass62,609 miles (+8,557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 62,609 miles
- Test number
- 318990943013
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,052 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 54,052 miles
- Test number
- 776585222028
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail54,052 miles (+9,970)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,052 miles
- Test number
- 339985822047
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass44,082 miles (+9,573)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 44,082 miles
- Test number
- 539693231025
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise off side rear brake in poor condition
Pass34,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 34,509 miles
- Test number
- 333043940061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,509 miles (+11,647)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,509 miles
- Test number
- 363119730041
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass22,862 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 22,862 miles
- Test number
- 211019829043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about LB55 LWX
- Does LB55 LWX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LWX is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 LWX?
- The MOT on LB55 LWX is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 LWX done?
- LB55 LWX was recorded at 148,900 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,183 miles a year.
- Has LB55 LWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 LWX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 LWX 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 LWX find?
- LB55 LWX passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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