MINI
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LB56 ECWMOT history
LB56 ECW is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,244 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 69,244 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 ECW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 ECW was last recorded at 69,244 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 69,144 miles · 19 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 100 miles
- Average per year
- 3,820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,244 miles
- 2024 – 69,144 miles
- 2023 – 68,510 miles
- 2022 – 68,177 miles
- 2021 – 66,208 miles
- 2019 – 60,098 miles
- 2018 – 55,409 miles
- 2017 – 51,971 miles
- 2016 – 46,695 miles
- 2015 – 44,160 miles
- 2014 – 38,077 miles
- 2013 – 29,658 miles
- 2012 – 23,437 miles
- 2011 – 17,681 miles
- 2010 – 12,770 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,244 miles
- 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,244 miles (+100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 69,244 miles
- Test number
- 203688176164
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass69,144 miles (+634)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 69,144 miles
- Test number
- 489357298434
- AdvisoryOffside Front knocking from suspension when turning on lock to lock
Pass68,510 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 68,510 miles
- Test number
- 417702442953
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail68,504 miles (+327)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,504 miles
- Test number
- 808390426048
- DangerousOffside Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,177 miles (+1,969)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 68,177 miles
- Test number
- 963866169578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,208 miles (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 66,208 miles
- Test number
- 198263185007
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySrs lamp intermittently on and off during test (lamp off at end of test)
Fail66,159 miles (+6,061)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,159 miles
- Test number
- 632017979288
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass60,098 miles (+4,689)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,098 miles
- Test number
- 903246809816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,409 miles (+3,438)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 55,409 miles
- Test number
- 811388304222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass51,971 miles (+5,276)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 51,971 miles
- Test number
- 713760648448
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass46,695 miles (+2,535)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,695 miles
- Test number
- 196157771622
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass44,160 miles (+6,083)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 44,160 miles
- Test number
- 208732815226
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass38,077 miles (+8,419)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 38,077 miles
- Test number
- 126502694122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass29,658 miles (+6,221)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 29,658 miles
- Test number
- 175592393192
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly lipped
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low and worn on the inner edge
Pass23,437 miles (+5,756)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 23,437 miles
- Test number
- 147235392114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoh front tyres wearing
- NoteFront discs slightly lipped
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail17,681 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,681 miles
- Test number
- 839373701229
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass17,681 miles (+4,911)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 17,681 miles
- Test number
- 976623501272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,770 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 12,770 miles
- Test number
- 723112060176
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail12,770 miles3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,770 miles
- Test number
- 823612760106
- DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB56 ECW
- Does LB56 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 ECW expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 ECW?
- The MOT on LB56 ECW expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 ECW done?
- LB56 ECW was recorded at 69,244 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
- Has LB56 ECW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 ECW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB56 ECW 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 LB56 ECW find?
- LB56 ECW passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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