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MINI Cooper S

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LE05 DXTMOT history

LE05 DXT is a silver petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 23 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 43,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
43,193 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 DXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 DXT was last recorded at 43,193 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,002 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
1,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,193 miles
  • 2023 – 43,002 miles
  • 2022 – 39,988 miles
  • 2021 – 38,555 miles
  • 2020 – 37,989 miles
  • 2019 – 35,775 miles
  • 2018 – 34,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,193 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to the rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 pipes to rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,193 miles (+191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    43,193 miles
    Test number
    876122545635
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to the rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass43,002 miles (+3,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    685065492102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass39,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    562969021789
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail39,988 miles (+1,433)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    460325398419
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass38,555 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    142523971279
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass37,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    953663741822
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail37,989 miles (+2,214)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    455730981260
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass35,775 miles (+785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,775 miles
    Test number
    539363406168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot clip not aligned and leaking grease slightly
  9. Pass34,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,990 miles
    Test number
    448195948127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,990 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,990 miles
    Test number
    416023889135
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LE05 DXT

Does LE05 DXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 DXT expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 DXT?
The MOT on LE05 DXT expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 DXT done?
LE05 DXT was recorded at 43,193 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 1,337 miles a year.
Has LE05 DXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 DXT has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LE05 DXT 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 LE05 DXT find?
LE05 DXT passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: lower oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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