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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LL05 LAOMOT history

LL05 LAO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 2 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2023.

LL05 LAO silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
101,732 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LAO was last recorded at 101,732 miles on 28 Feb 2023, 4,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2019: 83,005 miles, lower than 85,342 miles on 20 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,702 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,030 miles
Average per year
5,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,732 miles
  • 2022 – 97,702 miles
  • 2021 – 93,185 miles
  • 2020 – 91,293 miles
  • 2019 – 83,005 miles
  • 2018 – 80,760 miles
  • 2017 – 77,230 miles
  • 2016 – 73,391 miles
  • 2015 – 68,706 miles
  • 2014 – 63,000 miles
  • 2013 – 54,267 miles
  • 2012 – 50,039 miles
  • 2011 – 39,903 miles
  • 2010 – 32,590 miles
  • 2009 – 26,565 miles
  • 2008 – 20,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,732 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,732 miles (+4,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    337040019966
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,702 miles (+4,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    242393447291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,185 miles (+1,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,185 miles
    Test number
    363306456581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,293 miles
    Test number
    867212356970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail91,293 miles (+8,288)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,293 miles
    Test number
    261289809740
    • MajorFront Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass83,005 miles (-2,337)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    167379535462
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,342 miles (+4,582)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    741605100026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass80,760 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    643313163815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,230 miles
    Test number
    510900563551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,230 miles (+3,839)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,230 miles
    Test number
    425480630284
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass73,391 miles (+4,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,391 miles
    Test number
    630662002054
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass68,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    916960745067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,703 miles (+5,703)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,703 miles
    Test number
    699210045028
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass63,000 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,000 miles
    Test number
    548711654009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail62,999 miles (+8,732)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    387919244078
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteENGINE OIL EMPTY
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAKING

  16. Pass54,267 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,267 miles
    Test number
    476489753003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,039 miles (+10,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,039 miles
    Test number
    296952032435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,903 miles (+7,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,903 miles
    Test number
    467640361078
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,590 miles
    Test number
    872754250022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,588 miles (+6,023)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    782704750044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

  21. Pass26,565 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,565 miles
    Test number
    833685159097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,131 miles
    Test number
    834932858099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,131 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,131 miles
    Test number
    792411658034
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Questions about LL05 LAO

Does LL05 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 LAO expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LAO?
The MOT on LL05 LAO expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 LAO done?
LL05 LAO was recorded at 101,732 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2023, an average of 5,432 miles a year.
Has LL05 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LAO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LL05 LAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL05 LAO find?
LL05 LAO passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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