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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 ECVMOT history

LB56 ECV is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
44,132 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ECV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 ECV was last recorded at 44,132 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2012: 26,617 miles, lower than 260,090 miles on 2 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,854 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,278 miles
Average per year
1,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,132 miles
  • 2024 – 40,854 miles
  • 2023 – 35,366 miles
  • 2022 – 33,658 miles
  • 2021 – 33,120 miles
  • 2020 – 32,739 miles
  • 2019 – 31,132 miles
  • 2018 – 29,010 miles
  • 2017 – 28,400 miles
  • 2016 – 28,098 miles
  • 2015 – 27,935 miles
  • 2014 – 27,760 miles
  • 2013 – 27,210 miles
  • 2012 – 26,617 miles
  • 2011 – 260,090 miles
  • 2009 – 22,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,132 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious light corrosion on all under body and suspension

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,132 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    869096288077
    • AdvisoryVarious light corrosion on all under body and suspension

  2. Pass40,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,854 miles
    Test number
    277748088971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail40,854 miles (+5,433)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,854 miles
    Test number
    928227723747
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass35,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    35,421 miles
    Test number
    697556519689
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped and slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front track rod

  5. Fail35,417 miles (+51)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,417 miles
    Test number
    370562527559
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped and slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front track rod

  6. Fail35,366 miles (+1,708)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,366 miles
    Test number
    892794960916
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass33,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,658 miles
    Test number
    887303873898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,658 miles (+538)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,658 miles
    Test number
    471226247362
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,120 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    456461552947
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass32,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,739 miles
    Test number
    827535360124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,739 miles (+1,607)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,739 miles
    Test number
    377115534019
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass31,132 miles (+2,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,132 miles
    Test number
    662292185995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass29,010 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,010 miles
    Test number
    495425808418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass28,400 miles (+302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,400 miles
    Test number
    339556692343
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  15. Pass28,098 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,098 miles
    Test number
    827386735515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,935 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,935 miles
    Test number
    975696215255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,760 miles
    Test number
    448719104233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,760 miles (+550)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,760 miles
    Test number
    287309804209
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass27,210 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,210 miles
    Test number
    805344103228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,617 miles (-233,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,617 miles
    Test number
    346027702294
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass260,090 miles (+237,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    260,090 miles
    Test number
    605843981116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,436 miles
    Test number
    783444339326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ECV

Does LB56 ECV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 ECV is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ECV?
The MOT on LB56 ECV is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 ECV done?
LB56 ECV was recorded at 44,132 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,352 miles a year.
Has LB56 ECV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ECV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 ECV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 ECV find?
LB56 ECV passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: various light corrosion on all under body and suspension.

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