MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
LB56 GJUMOT history
LB56 GJU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,674 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 130,674 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,168 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 GJU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 16 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 GJU was last recorded at 130,674 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,328 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,346 miles
- Average per year
- 7,168 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,674 miles
- 2024 – 126,328 miles
- 2023 – 110,983 miles
- 2022 – 110,160 miles
- 2021 – 106,146 miles
- 2020 – 104,908 miles
- 2019 – 90,359 miles
- 2018 – 74,921 miles
- 2017 – 73,979 miles
- 2016 – 72,828 miles
- 2015 – 60,412 miles
- 2014 – 48,897 miles
- 2013 – 40,884 miles
- 2012 – 34,607 miles
- 2011 – 27,257 miles
- 2010 – 19,307 miles
- 2009 – 15,969 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,674 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes covered in oil
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,674 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 130,674 miles
- Test number
- 120594527292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes covered in oil
Fail130,674 miles (+4,346)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,674 miles
- Test number
- 517958931299
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes covered in oil
Pass126,328 miles (+109)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 126,328 miles
- Test number
- 448921506223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,219 miles (+15,236)3 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,219 miles
- Test number
- 584029844185
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak , unable to get to temperature (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected brake wear sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
Pass110,983 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 110,983 miles
- Test number
- 478611173383
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail110,983 miles (+823)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,983 miles
- Test number
- 119450368689
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass110,160 miles (+30)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 110,160 miles
- Test number
- 350184656707
- 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,130 miles (+3,984)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,130 miles
- Test number
- 920736095931
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,146 miles (+1,238)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 106,146 miles
- Test number
- 318990602204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,908 miles (+14,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 104,908 miles
- Test number
- 373193091169
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass90,359 miles (+1,650)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 90,359 miles
- Test number
- 533863098142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,709 miles (+13,788)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,709 miles
- Test number
- 693108057922
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass74,921 miles (+942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 74,921 miles
- Test number
- 901371717990
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass73,979 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 73,979 miles
- Test number
- 824980141942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,938 miles (+1,110)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,938 miles
- Test number
- 653334098126
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 72,828 miles
- Test number
- 946414400312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,828 miles (+12,416)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,828 miles
- Test number
- 125716367721
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass60,412 miles (+11,515)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 60,412 miles
- Test number
- 525967935276
- 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)
- NoteRear exhaust hanger detached, Recommend replace.
Pass48,897 miles (+8,013)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 48,897 miles
- Test number
- 605715734255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,884 miles (+6,277)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 40,884 miles
- Test number
- 109070243268
- NoteFront discs slightly worn
- NoteFuel cap sealing ring deterioating
- NoteRear discs slightly worn
- NoteRear pads getting low
- NoteRear exhaust deterioating
Pass34,607 miles (+7,350)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 34,607 miles
- Test number
- 379452052485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,257 miles (+7,950)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 27,257 miles
- Test number
- 525023551284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,307 miles (+3,338)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 19,307 miles
- Test number
- 800924460225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 15,969 miles
- Test number
- 982688709373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,969 miles1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,969 miles
- Test number
- 511077909368
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LB56 GJU
- Does LB56 GJU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GJU is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 GJU?
- The MOT on LB56 GJU is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 GJU done?
- LB56 GJU was recorded at 130,674 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,168 miles a year.
- Has LB56 GJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 GJU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 GJU 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 GJU find?
- LB56 GJU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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