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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

LB59 NUVMOT history

LB59 NUV is a white petrol MINI first used on 16 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,726 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 NUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 NUV was last recorded at 74,726 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2024: 70,697 miles, lower than 76,697 miles on 25 Jul 2024.

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
73,084 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,642 miles
Average per year
4,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,726 miles
  • 2025 – 73,084 miles
  • 2024 – 70,697 miles
  • 2023 – 68,990 miles
  • 2022 – 60,600 miles
  • 2021 – 58,142 miles
  • 2020 – 54,949 miles
  • 2019 – 50,143 miles
  • 2018 – 41,932 miles
  • 2017 – 37,832 miles
  • 2016 – 33,177 miles
  • 2015 – 25,450 miles
  • 2014 – 19,537 miles
  • 2012 – 13,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    323443247822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail74,724 miles (+1,640)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    840259449371
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass73,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    270145059120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail73,084 miles (+2,387)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    101459916640
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass70,697 miles (-6,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    626024519393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  6. Fail76,697 miles (+7,707)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,697 miles
    Test number
    176216656787
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  7. Pass68,990 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    733344774653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail68,988 miles (+9)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    142548303774
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail68,979 miles (+8,379)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    927464419330
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all shocker casings corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted
  10. Pass60,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    904731325659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,600 miles (+2,458)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    332035296214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass58,142 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,142 miles
    Test number
    319189563595
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Fail58,132 miles (+3,183)3 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,132 miles
    Test number
    642192045139
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open to check testable items (3.1 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass54,949 miles (+4,806)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,949 miles
    Test number
    715901592041
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front, both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  15. Pass50,143 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,143 miles
    Test number
    458568312798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,932 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,932 miles
    Test number
    356808680394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,930 miles (+4,098)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,930 miles
    Test number
    931035300675
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.788 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  18. Pass37,832 miles (+4,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,832 miles
    Test number
    870716376117
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
  19. Pass33,177 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    305726678345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,534 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,534 miles
    Test number
    630867235460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,450 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,450 miles
    Test number
    886577025039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,537 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,537 miles
    Test number
    749507224035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,566 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,566 miles
    Test number
    229564532387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
  24. Pass13,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,566 miles
    Test number
    727354432357
    • 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)

Questions about LB59 NUV

Does LB59 NUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 NUV is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 NUV?
The MOT on LB59 NUV is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 NUV done?
LB59 NUV was recorded at 74,726 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,484 miles a year.
Has LB59 NUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 NUV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 NUV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 NUV find?
LB59 NUV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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