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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 TDXMOT history

LB56 TDX is a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,565 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TDX was last recorded at 96,565 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,546 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,565 miles
  • 2025 – 96,144 miles
  • 2024 – 95,512 miles
  • 2022 – 93,039 miles
  • 2021 – 89,938 miles
  • 2020 – 86,292 miles
  • 2019 – 83,715 miles
  • 2018 – 80,894 miles
  • 2016 – 66,038 miles
  • 2015 – 57,563 miles
  • 2014 – 43,866 miles
  • 2013 – 39,159 miles
  • 2012 – 27,657 miles
  • 2011 – 23,979 miles
  • 2010 – 20,273 miles
  • 2009 – 16,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,565 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (lipped).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,565 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,565 miles
    Test number
    218212782359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,546 miles (+402)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    818169043903
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,144 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,144 miles
    Test number
    920628791860
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,059 miles (+547)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,059 miles
    Test number
    109631571371
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    870889093770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,512 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    788957634212
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass152,023 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,023 km
    Test number
    620768716801
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,039 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,039 miles
    Test number
    925493805683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,938 miles (+3,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    887697741986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,292 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,292 miles
    Test number
    887186968340
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (lipped). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen wipers smearing.

  11. Fail86,276 miles (+2,561)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    298968254186
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (lipped). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen wipers smearing.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (lipped). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,715 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,715 miles
    Test number
    908360911386
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside internal corrosion to the lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps internally corroded
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap washer perishing

  13. Fail83,715 miles (+2,821)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,715 miles
    Test number
    972985043683
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside internal corrosion to the lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps internally corroded
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap washer perishing

  14. Pass80,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    489656475659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail80,894 miles (+14,856)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    870214858409
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass66,038 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    211475330352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,563 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    229277313015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,382 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    155759515032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,866 miles (+4,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,866 miles
    Test number
    989951224135
    • 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)

  20. Pass39,159 miles (+11,502)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,159 miles
    Test number
    418933673246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,657 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    425882182224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,979 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,979 miles
    Test number
    696663931328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,273 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,273 miles
    Test number
    492673230462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,658 miles
    Test number
    851524429398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,658 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,658 miles
    Test number
    580264929320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge, cord not exposed.

Questions about LB56 TDX

Does LB56 TDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TDX is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TDX?
The MOT on LB56 TDX is valid until 22 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 TDX done?
LB56 TDX was recorded at 96,565 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has LB56 TDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TDX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 TDX 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 TDX find?
LB56 TDX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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