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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB57 ZPLMOT history

LB57 ZPL is a red diesel MINI first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,862 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZPL was last recorded at 92,862 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2025: 85,539 miles, lower than 85,745 miles on 25 Feb 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
92,793 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
4,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,862 miles
  • 2025 – 85,539 miles
  • 2024 – 81,507 miles
  • 2023 – 78,484 miles
  • 2022 – 74,528 miles
  • 2021 – 71,403 miles
  • 2020 – 67,468 miles
  • 2019 – 63,455 miles
  • 2018 – 61,115 miles
  • 2017 – 57,960 miles
  • 2016 – 53,802 miles
  • 2015 – 50,546 miles
  • 2014 – 40,225 miles
  • 2013 – 32,370 miles
  • 2012 – 23,126 miles
  • 2011 – 17,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,862 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,862 miles (+69)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,862 miles
    Test number
    918089133893
    • MinorNearside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail92,793 miles (+7,254)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    305574522139
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning on dash
    • AdvisoryDpf is loose/ not held by mounting bracket
    • AdvisoryIntake pipe to turbo is loose
    • AdvisoryTpms warning on dash

  3. Pass85,539 miles (-206)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    357028682258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light illuminated pre jan 2012

  4. Fail85,745 miles (+4,238)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,745 miles
    Test number
    810388891534
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light illuminated pre jan 2012

  5. Pass81,507 miles (+3,023)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    680949252979
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    952738890414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,484 miles (+3,956)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    133706847207
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass74,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    140232855648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,528 miles (+3,125)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    231809332513
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,403 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,403 miles
    Test number
    884302966956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    718642722748
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail67,468 miles (+4,013)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    946911882486
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass63,455 miles (+2,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,455 miles
    Test number
    995689820925
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass61,115 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    997293978696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,960 miles (+4,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    697922432039
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are low on tread on edges due to tyres scrubbing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are pitted on inner face

  16. Pass53,802 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    886003067684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,546 miles (+10,321)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,546 miles
    Test number
    695630045044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass40,225 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,225 miles
    Test number
    796489254035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail40,225 miles (+7,855)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,225 miles
    Test number
    569549754022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass32,370 miles (+9,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,370 miles
    Test number
    186715913427
    • NoteSlight wear in n/s steering joint

  21. Pass23,126 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    186533812018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,929 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,929 miles
    Test number
    199711711038
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs exsess corrosion on inner surface nsr osr

Questions about LB57 ZPL

Does LB57 ZPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 ZPL is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZPL?
The MOT on LB57 ZPL is valid until 10 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 ZPL done?
LB57 ZPL was recorded at 92,862 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZPL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 ZPL find?
LB57 ZPL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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