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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LC54 ROUMOT history

LC54 ROU is a purple petrol MINI first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 47,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LC54 ROU purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
47,976 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 ROU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 ROU was last recorded at 47,976 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,330 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,646 miles
Average per year
2,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,976 miles
  • 2025 – 45,330 miles
  • 2024 – 43,201 miles
  • 2023 – 39,955 miles
  • 2022 – 37,013 miles
  • 2021 – 32,323 miles
  • 2020 – 28,527 miles
  • 2019 – 24,416 miles
  • 2018 – 22,341 miles
  • 2017 – 20,643 miles
  • 2016 – 18,189 miles
  • 2015 – 15,985 miles
  • 2014 – 14,085 miles
  • 2013 – 12,298 miles
  • 2012 – 10,516 miles
  • 2010 – 8,685 miles
  • 2009 – 7,503 miles
  • 2008 – 6,380 miles
  • 2007 – 5,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,976 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ON RACK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,976 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    358972686608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,330 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    643415533428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass43,201 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,201 miles
    Test number
    288470173217
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ON RACK (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail43,200 miles (+3,245)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    568109447794
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ON RACK (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass39,955 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    177530656721
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Fail39,953 miles (+2,940)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,953 miles
    Test number
    398744515998
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass37,013 miles (+4,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    690668086661
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass32,323 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,323 miles
    Test number
    326119283829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,527 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    330090255225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    506833765759
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
  11. Fail24,416 miles (+2,075)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    937910920079
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
  12. Pass22,341 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    22,341 miles
    Test number
    835630366372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,340 miles (+1,697)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,340 miles
    Test number
    753986980072
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass20,643 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,643 miles
    Test number
    189031546272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,189 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,189 miles
    Test number
    313972013469
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to get wear lips...
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre approaching 2mm...
  16. Pass15,985 miles (+1,900)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,985 miles
    Test number
    288712015011
    • NoteOsr inner brake pad appears to be getting low...However pad is fitted with wear indicator..
    • NoteSlight feathering on inner section of nsr tyre...
  17. Pass14,085 miles (+1,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    14,085 miles
    Test number
    638299604076
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencers corroded
  18. Pass12,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    295925623014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,298 miles (+1,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,298 miles
    Test number
    989235923064
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass10,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    10,516 miles
    Test number
    188000312416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail10,516 miles (+1,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,516 miles
    Test number
    376080312040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass8,685 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    8,685 miles
    Test number
    584037810383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    7,503 miles
    Test number
    250185819359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail7,503 miles (+1,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,503 miles
    Test number
    311913719364
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  25. Pass6,380 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    6,380 miles
    Test number
    434330128332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    5,198 miles
    Test number
    280089307384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC54 ROU

Does LC54 ROU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC54 ROU is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC54 ROU?
The MOT on LC54 ROU is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC54 ROU done?
LC54 ROU was recorded at 47,976 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,346 miles a year.
Has LC54 ROU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 ROU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC54 ROU 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 LC54 ROU find?
LC54 ROU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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