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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 LKJMOT history

LB56 LKJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
66,479 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LKJ was last recorded at 66,479 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2023: 51,902 miles, lower than 51,904 miles on 23 Jan 2023.

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
62,178 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,301 miles
Average per year
3,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,479 miles
  • 2025 – 62,178 miles
  • 2024 – 58,146 miles
  • 2023 – 51,902 miles
  • 2021 – 46,246 miles
  • 2020 – 45,193 miles
  • 2019 – 42,716 miles
  • 2018 – 39,115 miles
  • 2017 – 35,308 miles
  • 2016 – 30,928 miles
  • 2015 – 24,587 miles
  • 2014 – 23,382 miles
  • 2013 – 19,712 miles
  • 2012 – 16,461 miles
  • 2011 – 13,402 miles
  • 2010 – 11,140 miles
  • 2009 – 8,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,479 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,479 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    566155315892
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,479 miles (+4,301)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    350511232871
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    743890250453
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail62,178 miles (+4,032)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    910407882311
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,146 miles (+6,244)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    482581105602
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass51,902 miles (-2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    781381672025
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail51,904 miles (+5,658)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    429056905776
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,246 miles (+1,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    815943682318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,193 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,193 miles
    Test number
    779360146502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,192 miles (+2,476)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,192 miles
    Test number
    970722522927
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,716 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    802179745128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,115 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    871316630207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,308 miles
    Test number
    186415181326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail35,308 miles (+4,380)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,308 miles
    Test number
    695194114709
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass30,928 miles (+6,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,928 miles
    Test number
    791070537870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass24,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,587 miles
    Test number
    733021979924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,587 miles (+1,205)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,587 miles
    Test number
    141440803618
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass23,382 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,382 miles
    Test number
    188504404398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,712 miles (+3,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,712 miles
    Test number
    709193823327
    • 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)

  20. Pass16,461 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,461 miles
    Test number
    727577822339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,402 miles (+2,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    13,402 miles
    Test number
    408054431443
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass11,140 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,140 miles
    Test number
    921165630302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,463 miles
    Test number
    401362159438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LKJ

Does LB56 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LKJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LKJ?
The MOT on LB56 LKJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LKJ done?
LB56 LKJ was recorded at 66,479 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,587 miles a year.
Has LB56 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LKJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 LKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 LKJ find?
LB56 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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