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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 POVMOT history

LB55 POV is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,317 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 POV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 POV was last recorded at 138,317 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,336 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,981 miles
Average per year
6,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,317 miles
  • 2024 – 135,336 miles
  • 2023 – 132,497 miles
  • 2022 – 125,281 miles
  • 2021 – 121,930 miles
  • 2020 – 120,935 miles
  • 2019 – 116,679 miles
  • 2018 – 112,372 miles
  • 2017 – 106,631 miles
  • 2016 – 93,843 miles
  • 2015 – 82,974 miles
  • 2014 – 73,958 miles
  • 2013 – 68,853 miles
  • 2012 – 61,351 miles
  • 2011 – 55,438 miles
  • 2010 – 48,367 miles
  • 2009 – 37,931 miles
  • 2008 – 25,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,317 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,317 miles (+2,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,317 miles
    Test number
    490810118721
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass135,336 miles (+2,839)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,336 miles
    Test number
    723293074247
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,497 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,497 miles
    Test number
    340627799777
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on the rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

  4. Fail132,453 miles (+7,172)5 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,453 miles
    Test number
    812293918333
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACES\DELAM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged UNEVEN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOTS SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle DISCS\POOR (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps INOPX2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH\SIDES MAIN P\BUSHS POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,281 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,281 miles
    Test number
    659899960537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,275 miles (+3,345)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,275 miles
    Test number
    603981755611
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,930 miles (+995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    503784664346
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has light corrotion

  8. Pass120,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    488747996260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail120,935 miles (+4,256)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    539312338234
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass116,679 miles (+4,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    839889796698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,372 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    183037849302
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft inner boot damaged and leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail112,372 miles (+5,741)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    208917499922
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40r18 86y (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft inner boot damaged and leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Alloy wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass106,631 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    671194295141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,630 miles (+12,787)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,630 miles
    Test number
    531999501509
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass93,843 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    296426282894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail93,842 miles (+67)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,842 miles
    Test number
    820093242703
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working 2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail93,775 miles (+10,801)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,775 miles
    Test number
    351234415431
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working 2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass82,974 miles (+9,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    206743195016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,958 miles (+5,105)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    556365384067
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteN/s back box bracket broken causing exhaust leak

  20. Pass68,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    539137383088
    • 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)

  21. Fail68,847 miles (+7,496)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    417797383070
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass61,351 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,351 miles
    Test number
    646884972084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,438 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,438 miles
    Test number
    336690111190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,367 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,367 miles
    Test number
    850182330172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass48,367 miles (+10,436)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,367 miles
    Test number
    960862330104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,931 miles (+12,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    773150599006
    • 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)

  27. Pass25,690 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    764202258020
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread .

Questions about LB55 POV

Does LB55 POV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 POV is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 POV?
The MOT on LB55 POV is valid until 2 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 POV done?
LB55 POV was recorded at 138,317 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,334 miles a year.
Has LB55 POV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 POV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 POV 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 POV find?
LB55 POV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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