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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB57 ECWMOT history

LB57 ECW is a black petrol MINI first used on 23 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,153 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ECW was last recorded at 126,153 miles on 5 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2026: 126,153 miles, lower than 132,211 miles on 1 Apr 2025.

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
132,211 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Average per year
7,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,153 miles
  • 2025 – 132,211 miles
  • 2024 – 119,571 miles
  • 2023 – 115,531 miles
  • 2022 – 109,371 miles
  • 2021 – 101,968 miles
  • 2020 – 93,035 miles
  • 2019 – 85,489 miles
  • 2018 – 77,992 miles
  • 2017 – 70,870 miles
  • 2016 – 58,940 miles
  • 2015 – 47,223 miles
  • 2014 – 35,083 miles
  • 2013 – 23,886 miles
  • 2012 – 19,497 miles
  • 2011 – 11,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,153 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,153 miles (-6,058)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,153 miles
    Test number
    770873989864
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,211 miles (+12,640)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,211 miles
    Test number
    654670859914
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass119,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,571 miles
    Test number
    262999793831
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,568 miles (+4,037)2 dangerous3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,568 miles
    Test number
    781417678544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,531 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    987141498195
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,531 miles (+6,160)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    331984397865
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,371 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,371 miles
    Test number
    833215530529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,968 miles (+8,933)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,968 miles
    Test number
    753548135418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    490622204926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,034 miles (+7,545)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,034 miles
    Test number
    663214711917
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    664846178503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,486 miles (+7,494)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,486 miles
    Test number
    711137222549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,992 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,992 miles
    Test number
    992837855910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail77,992 miles (+7,122)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,992 miles
    Test number
    832335824484
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    796769060725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,870 miles (+11,930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    202793104563
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass58,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    763310151878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,940 miles (+11,717)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    835042639325
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    725538775078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail47,223 miles (+12,140)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    166068575406
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass35,083 miles (+11,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,083 miles
    Test number
    808683684074
    • 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)

  22. Pass23,886 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,886 miles
    Test number
    217929483081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,497 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,497 miles
    Test number
    186227022413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,798 miles
    Test number
    226201341021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,798 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,798 miles
    Test number
    138400941040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 ECW

Does LB57 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 ECW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ECW?
The MOT on LB57 ECW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 ECW done?
LB57 ECW was recorded at 126,153 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,590 miles a year.
Has LB57 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ECW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 ECW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 ECW find?
LB57 ECW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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