MINI
Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc
LB59 DAOMOT history
LB59 DAO is a red petrol MINI first used on 6 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 104,176 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 DAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 DAO was last recorded at 104,176 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 5,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 98,634 miles · 3 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,542 miles
- Average per year
- 5,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,176 miles
- 2024 – 98,634 miles
- 2023 – 96,822 miles
- 2022 – 90,134 miles
- 2021 – 89,269 miles
- 2020 – 88,762 miles
- 2019 – 84,259 miles
- 2018 – 81,635 miles
- 2017 – 75,144 miles
- 2015 – 64,319 miles
- 2014 – 50,914 miles
- 2013 – 41,354 miles
- 2012 – 40,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,176 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,176 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 104,176 miles
- Test number
- 531447988962
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass98,634 miles (+1,812)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 98,634 miles
- Test number
- 303693516473
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEmissions only just pass
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass96,822 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 96,822 miles
- Test number
- 849980054405
- AdvisoryCentral high vis brake light not working
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,822 miles (+6,688)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,822 miles
- Test number
- 809011955475
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryCentral high vis brake light not working
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 90,134 miles
- Test number
- 418192393495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,134 miles (+865)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,134 miles
- Test number
- 346616602422
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass89,269 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,269 miles
- Test number
- 493857871503
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,269 miles (+507)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,269 miles
- Test number
- 255522474431
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,762 miles (+4,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,762 miles
- Test number
- 200087384561
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass84,259 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,259 miles
- Test number
- 899101628424
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail84,255 miles (+2,620)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,255 miles
- Test number
- 779558014558
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass81,635 miles (+6,491)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,635 miles
- Test number
- 406650319480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,144 miles (+10,825)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 75,144 miles
- Test number
- 428457325448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,319 miles (+4,043)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 64,319 miles
- Test number
- 912018293379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,276 miles (+9,362)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 60,276 miles
- Test number
- 127706525409
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass50,914 miles (+9,560)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 50,914 miles
- Test number
- 209482434053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,354 miles (+634)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,354 miles
- Test number
- 288893143004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,720 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 40,720 miles
- Test number
- 576984832343
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBody centre support pannel missing
- NoteExhaust poorly fitted and wrong silencer for vehicle(modified to fit)
Fail40,720 miles (+48)2 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,720 miles
- Test number
- 616824232316
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBody centre support pannel missing
- NoteExhaust poorly fitted and wrong silencer for vehicle(modified to fit)
Fail40,672 miles6 failures2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,672 miles
- Test number
- 435651832447
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB59 DAO
- Does LB59 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB59 DAO expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 DAO?
- The MOT on LB59 DAO expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB59 DAO done?
- LB59 DAO was recorded at 104,176 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 5,225 miles a year.
- Has LB59 DAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 DAO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB59 DAO 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 LB59 DAO find?
- LB59 DAO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.
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