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Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 APVMOT history

LM54 APV is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

LM54 APV yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,514 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 APV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 APV was last recorded at 98,514 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,425 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
4,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,514 miles
  • 2024 – 97,425 miles
  • 2023 – 97,115 miles
  • 2022 – 96,311 miles
  • 2021 – 94,491 miles
  • 2020 – 93,736 miles
  • 2019 – 92,573 miles
  • 2018 – 91,033 miles
  • 2017 – 89,068 miles
  • 2016 – 80,730 miles
  • 2015 – 65,927 miles
  • 2014 – 55,668 miles
  • 2013 – 46,437 miles
  • 2012 – 43,383 miles
  • 2011 – 38,597 miles
  • 2010 – 32,390 miles
  • 2009 – 25,224 miles
  • 2008 – 19,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,514 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes and rack area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,514 miles
    Test number
    167363304579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail98,514 miles (+1,089)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,514 miles
    Test number
    732879421076
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass97,425 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    620294360682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,115 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    843949824225
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes and rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail97,115 miles (+804)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    571467283788
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes and rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass96,311 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    290723705272
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail96,309 miles (+1,818)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    549219375689
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass94,491 miles (+755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    825398407332
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe assembly corroded
  9. Pass93,736 miles (+1,163)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,736 miles
    Test number
    331675260063
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent mis-fire when engine running
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage upper pipe area onto steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  10. Pass92,573 miles (+1,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    220327753937
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass91,033 miles (+1,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,033 miles
    Test number
    975765176546
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryP/s pump damp
  12. Pass89,068 miles (+8,338)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,068 miles
    Test number
    322883730606
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/f pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on limits & nail in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r & o/s/f tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump damp
    • AdvisorySmall dents on rims
  13. Pass80,730 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,730 miles
    Test number
    103048196059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail80,726 miles (+14,799)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    950573504424
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail65,927 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,927 miles
    Test number
    626782475090
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing twisted
  16. Pass65,927 miles (+10,259)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,927 miles
    Test number
    955592375091
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing twisted
  17. Pass55,668 miles (+9,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    917372154090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass46,437 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    168883653417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,383 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,383 miles
    Test number
    276605612160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,597 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    786774111075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,390 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    631378110099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,224 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,224 miles
    Test number
    120248709474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,108 miles
    Test number
    774288118024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 APV

Does LM54 APV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 APV expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 APV?
The MOT on LM54 APV expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 APV done?
LM54 APV was recorded at 98,514 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
Has LM54 APV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 APV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 APV 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 LM54 APV find?
LM54 APV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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