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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,364 cc

LK54 PLUMOT history

LK54 PLU is a silver diesel MINI first used on 25 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LK54 PLU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
138,602 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 PLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 PLU was last recorded at 138,602 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 7,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,346 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,256 miles
Average per year
5,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,602 miles
  • 2025 – 131,346 miles
  • 2024 – 126,102 miles
  • 2023 – 118,768 miles
  • 2019 – 118,365 miles
  • 2018 – 117,772 miles
  • 2017 – 114,179 miles
  • 2016 – 102,788 miles
  • 2015 – 86,245 miles
  • 2014 – 70,858 miles
  • 2013 – 60,128 miles
  • 2012 – 48,858 miles
  • 2011 – 43,088 miles
  • 2010 – 38,666 miles
  • 2009 – 34,504 miles
  • 2008 – 29,219 miles
  • 2007 – 26,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,602 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,602 miles (+7,256)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    138,602 miles
    Test number
    898991761583
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass131,346 miles (+5,244)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,346 miles
    Test number
    677146537660
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • 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))
  3. Pass126,102 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    999532282122
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail126,102 miles (+7,334)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    179211005169
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass118,768 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,768 miles
    Test number
    314253030388
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail118,765 miles (+6)2 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,765 miles
    Test number
    605838924573
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount insecure not bolted down (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  7. Fail118,759 miles (+394)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    430977422888
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  8. Pass118,365 miles (+593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,365 miles
    Test number
    924533427186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear discs becoming corroded (inner edge)
  9. Pass117,772 miles (+3,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    971721950841
    • 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))
  10. Pass114,179 miles (+11,391)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,179 miles
    Test number
    380909091973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,788 miles (+16,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,788 miles
    Test number
    644775324451
    • AdvisoryN/s front and rear tyres getting low
  12. Pass86,245 miles (+15,387)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,245 miles
    Test number
    527492515228
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn inside edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wear low
  13. Pass70,858 miles (+10,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    179127514216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass60,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    246697713207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,128 miles (+11,270)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    159202513231
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail48,858 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,858 miles
    Test number
    319796322295
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass48,858 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,858 miles
    Test number
    996906622254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,057 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,057 miles
    Test number
    517242672011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    317917141017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,088 miles (+4,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    396307041050
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  21. Pass38,666 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    991786140041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    100734049408
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low from outer edge
  23. Fail34,504 miles (+5,285)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    544614549006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low from outer edge
  24. Pass29,219 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,219 miles
    Test number
    970978878056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,738 miles
    Test number
    261678367262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LK54 PLU

Does LK54 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 PLU is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 PLU?
The MOT on LK54 PLU is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 PLU done?
LK54 PLU was recorded at 138,602 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,919 miles a year.
Has LK54 PLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 PLU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LK54 PLU 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 LK54 PLU find?
LK54 PLU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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