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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.

LL05 LJA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass126,806 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass118,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    700968857026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass114,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,506 miles
    Test number
    286071635035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. Pass78,373 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,373 miles
    Test number
    419438643109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,394 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,394 miles
    Test number
    839273152187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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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