
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LL05 LJAMOT history
LL05 LJA is a black petrol MINI first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 126,806 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL05 LJA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL05 LJA was last recorded at 126,806 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 7,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 118,899 miles · 3 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,907 miles
- Average per year
- 5,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 126,806 miles
- 2023 – 118,899 miles
- 2022 – 114,506 miles
- 2021 – 110,626 miles
- 2020 – 109,025 miles
- 2019 – 106,452 miles
- 2018 – 104,668 miles
- 2017 – 100,902 miles
- 2016 – 93,654 miles
- 2015 – 86,993 miles
- 2014 – 82,797 miles
- 2013 – 78,373 miles
- 2012 – 74,394 miles
- 2011 – 68,273 miles
- 2010 – 61,943 miles
- 2009 – 53,328 miles
- 2008 – 45,613 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly crack outer surface (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened
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.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,806 miles (+7,907)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 126,806 miles
- Test number
- 906179186104
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly crack outer surface (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass118,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 118,899 miles
- Test number
- 700968857026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,899 miles (+4,393)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,899 miles
- Test number
- 391479085482
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass114,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 114,506 miles
- Test number
- 286071635035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,506 miles (+3,880)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,506 miles
- Test number
- 705754954354
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass110,626 miles (+1,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 110,626 miles
- Test number
- 636269944425
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass109,025 miles (+2,573)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 109,025 miles
- Test number
- 170964192333
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,452 miles (+1,784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,452 miles
- Test number
- 725177409721
- AdvisoryO/s inner cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass104,668 miles (+3,766)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,668 miles
- Test number
- 241555689030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass100,902 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 100,902 miles
- Test number
- 977568519689
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail100,901 miles (+7,247)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,901 miles
- Test number
- 420764511781
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass93,654 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 93,654 miles
- Test number
- 835735501236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Fail93,653 miles (+6,660)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,653 miles
- Test number
- 739515822309
- FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (cable siezed or snapped) (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Pass86,993 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 86,993 miles
- Test number
- 496048885174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust mounting deteriorated at rear.
Fail86,993 miles (+4,196)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,993 miles
- Test number
- 219723985129
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
- NoteExhaust mounting deteriorated at rear.
Pass82,797 miles (+4,424)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,797 miles
- Test number
- 696080164176
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Pass78,373 miles (+3,979)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 78,373 miles
- Test number
- 419438643109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,394 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 74,394 miles
- Test number
- 839273152187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,344 miles (+6,071)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,344 miles
- Test number
- 797786142100
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass68,273 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 68,273 miles
- Test number
- 187924451199
- NoteSlight wear in offside front and nearside front suspension lower arm rear bushes
Fail68,266 miles (+6,323)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,266 miles
- Test number
- 399164251145
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureFront Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread
- NoteSlight wear in offside front and nearside front suspension lower arm rear bushes
Pass61,943 miles (+23)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 61,943 miles
- Test number
- 390964150160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play /wear in nearside front lower suspension arm 'rear ' bush
- NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack and pinion arm
Fail61,920 miles (+8,592)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,920 miles
- Test number
- 354823850145
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- 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)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play/wear in nearside front lower suspension arm 'rear' bush
- NoteVery slight play in nearside steering rack and pinion arm
Pass53,328 miles (+7,715)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 53,328 miles
- Test number
- 781031849108
- NoteUnderneath of car very dirty , ns rear tyre edgy
Pass45,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 45,613 miles
- Test number
- 763832618275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL05 LJA
- Does LL05 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL05 LJA expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL05 LJA?
- The MOT on LL05 LJA expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL05 LJA done?
- LL05 LJA was recorded at 126,806 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 5,103 miles a year.
- Has LL05 LJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL05 LJA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL05 LJA 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 LL05 LJA find?
- LL05 LJA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 10 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.
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