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White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LK56 LDOMOT history

LK56 LDO is a white petrol MINI first used on 19 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LK56 LDO white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
120,653 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LDO was last recorded at 120,653 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,520 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
6,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,653 miles
  • 2025 – 118,117 miles
  • 2024 – 114,187 miles
  • 2023 – 110,311 miles
  • 2022 – 106,921 miles
  • 2021 – 102,812 miles
  • 2020 – 97,841 miles
  • 2019 – 94,931 miles
  • 2018 – 89,891 miles
  • 2017 – 81,692 miles
  • 2016 – 76,826 miles
  • 2015 – 68,850 miles
  • 2014 – 64,967 miles
  • 2013 – 36,674 miles
  • 2012 – 30,796 miles
  • 2011 – 25,824 miles
  • 2010 – 21,056 miles
  • 2009 – 16,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,653 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield slightly insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Chassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,653 miles (+133)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    120,653 miles
    Test number
    524410346193
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,520 miles (+2,403)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,520 miles
    Test number
    632256643122
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,117 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    230937447605
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,112 miles (+3,925)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,112 miles
    Test number
    151847994006
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    134231388331
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail114,187 miles (+3,876)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    787127039565
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass110,311 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    140482057258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,921 miles (+4,109)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,921 miles
    Test number
    409793579830
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components

  9. Pass102,812 miles (+4,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    919489930332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass97,841 miles (+2,910)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    384489705985
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,931 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    232450999483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail94,931 miles (+5,040)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    934182080528
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,891 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    834435992913
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail89,885 miles (+8,193)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,885 miles
    Test number
    224148740420
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure rear rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass81,692 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,692 miles
    Test number
    457695689692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,826 miles
    Test number
    298242179228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger deteriorated

  17. Fail76,824 miles (+7,974)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    166012827339
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing rears not checked due to pushchair in and seats down (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre scrubbed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger deteriorated

  18. Pass68,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,850 miles
    Test number
    378397139350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,850 miles (+3,883)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,850 miles
    Test number
    839437804730
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass64,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    418839144404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,967 miles (+28,293)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    406109444415
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass36,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    118227233386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,674 miles (+5,878)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    475186633432
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass30,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    145948132306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,796 miles (+4,972)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    609738532391
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass25,824 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,824 miles
    Test number
    309289231302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    344663290221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,056 miles (+477)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    803672690223
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass20,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,579 miles
    Test number
    352931750445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail20,579 miles (+4,438)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,579 miles
    Test number
    604291150262
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  31. Pass16,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    491668049351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail16,141 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    402113249312
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LK56 LDO

Does LK56 LDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LDO is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LDO?
The MOT on LK56 LDO is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LDO done?
LK56 LDO was recorded at 120,653 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,213 miles a year.
Has LK56 LDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LDO has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 LDO 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 LK56 LDO find?
LK56 LDO passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: central exhaust heat shield slightly insecure; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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