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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB57 PLJMOT history

LB57 PLJ is a white petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,485 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 PLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 PLJ was last recorded at 130,485 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 12,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,246 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,239 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,485 miles
  • 2024 – 118,246 miles
  • 2023 – 107,990 miles
  • 2022 – 100,295 miles
  • 2021 – 95,454 miles
  • 2019 – 88,579 miles
  • 2018 – 84,941 miles
  • 2017 – 78,907 miles
  • 2016 – 72,998 miles
  • 2015 – 63,938 miles
  • 2013 – 59,163 miles
  • 2012 – 51,125 miles
  • 2011 – 41,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Little reserve travel in handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy rear o/s wheel bearing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front both n/s o/s wiper blades worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,485 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    475583504931
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail130,484 miles (+12,238)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    942801038416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass118,246 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,246 miles
    Test number
    625323463705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close + worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Warning light on, but not obviously malfunctioning

  4. Fail118,246 miles (+10,256)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,246 miles
    Test number
    333572334601
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close + worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Warning light on, but not obviously malfunctioning

  5. Pass107,990 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,990 miles
    Test number
    745112081094
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryT, p, m, s. warning light on [ at time of testing]

  6. Pass100,295 miles (+4,841)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,295 miles
    Test number
    525709885524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryT, p, m, s warning light on at time of testing

  7. Pass95,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    614171543303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy rear o/s wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both n/s o/s wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail95,454 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    941905365442
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s o/s inner [P] bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy rear o/s wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both n/s o/s wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass95,494 miles (+4,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,494 miles
    Test number
    955930243642
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryT,p,m,s. warning light on [at time of testing]

  10. Pass91,456 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    162853717635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,579 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    427240362743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,941 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,941 miles
    Test number
    645680554922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    477582228452
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

  14. Fail78,907 miles (+5,909)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    643138723854
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

  15. Pass72,998 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,998 miles
    Test number
    591963951848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,776 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,776 miles
    Test number
    116053470515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,938 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,938 miles
    Test number
    449082405082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail63,938 miles (+4,775)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,938 miles
    Test number
    937182605083
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass59,163 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    946884263343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  20. Fail59,163 miles (+8,038)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    898734363319
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  21. Pass51,125 miles (+9,807)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    896366032322
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

  22. Pass41,318 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,318 miles
    Test number
    976676331356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,426 miles
    Test number
    118140711466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 PLJ

Does LB57 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 PLJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 PLJ?
The MOT on LB57 PLJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 PLJ done?
LB57 PLJ was recorded at 130,485 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has LB57 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 PLJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 PLJ 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 LB57 PLJ find?
LB57 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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