MINI
White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc
LB59 REUMOT history
LB59 REU is a white petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,073 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 123,073 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 REU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 22 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 REU was last recorded at 123,073 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 9,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 113,736 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,337 miles
- Average per year
- 8,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,073 miles
- 2024 – 113,736 miles
- 2023 – 106,338 miles
- 2022 – 97,520 miles
- 2021 – 87,913 miles
- 2020 – 77,089 miles
- 2019 – 66,475 miles
- 2018 – 63,765 miles
- 2017 – 53,313 miles
- 2016 – 45,347 miles
- 2015 – 36,637 miles
- 2014 – 25,568 miles
- 2012 – 16,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,073 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,073 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 123,073 miles
- Test number
- 971007635808
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail123,073 miles (+9,337)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,073 miles
- Test number
- 528400448038
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,736 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 113,736 miles
- Test number
- 776893177810
- AdvisoryOffside Rear buckle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail113,736 miles (+7,398)1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,736 miles
- Test number
- 795798541528
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear buckle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake light on
Pass106,338 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 106,338 miles
- Test number
- 108567516388
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail106,338 miles (+8,818)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,338 miles
- Test number
- 569194041052
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,520 miles (+9,607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,520 miles
- Test number
- 839638680728
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,913 miles (+10,824)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 87,913 miles
- Test number
- 906092708627
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,089 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,089 miles
- Test number
- 582629755179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTailgate does not open
Fail77,089 miles (+10,614)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,089 miles
- Test number
- 907579124226
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor insecure
- AdvisoryTailgate does not open
Pass66,475 miles (+2,710)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 66,475 miles
- Test number
- 918959083659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,765 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 63,765 miles
- Test number
- 970176177793
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail63,764 miles (+10,451)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,764 miles
- Test number
- 873147387921
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass53,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 53,313 miles
- Test number
- 381984291870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,313 miles (+7,966)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,313 miles
- Test number
- 804000865919
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass45,347 miles (+299)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 45,347 miles
- Test number
- 277623720264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,048 miles (+8,411)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,048 miles
- Test number
- 625164269722
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass36,637 miles (+11,069)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 36,637 miles
- Test number
- 326090595052
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass25,568 miles (+9,333)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 25,568 miles
- Test number
- 227910594012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 16,235 miles
- Test number
- 919490442358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 REU
- Does LB59 REU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 REU is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 REU?
- The MOT on LB59 REU is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 REU done?
- LB59 REU was recorded at 123,073 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 8,210 miles a year.
- Has LB59 REU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 REU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB59 REU 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 REU find?
- LB59 REU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section.; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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