MINI
Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LM54 AROMOT history
LM54 ARO is a green petrol MINI first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 63,602 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 ARO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 15 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 ARO was last recorded at 63,602 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 63,564 miles · 29 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 2,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 63,602 miles
- 2023 – 63,564 miles
- 2022 – 63,506 miles
- 2021 – 63,342 miles
- 2020 – 62,466 miles
- 2019 – 60,374 miles
- 2018 – 58,369 miles
- 2017 – 55,492 miles
- 2016 – 52,419 miles
- 2015 – 48,815 miles
- 2014 – 45,718 miles
- 2013 – 43,038 miles
- 2012 – 40,007 miles
- 2011 – 36,563 miles
- 2010 – 33,368 miles
- 2009 – 29,776 miles
- 2008 – 25,871 miles
- 2007 – 18,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,602 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,602 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 63,602 miles
- Test number
- 932330416775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,564 miles (+58)3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 63,564 miles
- Test number
- 787627467073
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator leaking
- AdvisoryFront Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Both sides heavily corroded & rusty (6.1.7 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension system corroded & rusty
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass63,506 miles (+164)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 63,506 miles
- Test number
- 526105508608
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension system corroded & rusty
Pass63,342 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 63,342 miles
- Test number
- 804984889088
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Fail63,342 miles (+876)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,342 miles
- Test number
- 974697753319
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass62,466 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 62,466 miles
- Test number
- 457275141185
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail62,447 miles (+2,073)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,447 miles
- Test number
- 172300486375
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass60,374 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 60,374 miles
- Test number
- 702335749411
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail60,373 miles (+2,004)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,373 miles
- Test number
- 653198521817
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass58,369 miles (+2,877)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 58,369 miles
- Test number
- 677289452239
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outter edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass55,492 miles (+3,073)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 55,492 miles
- Test number
- 167151672538
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass52,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 52,419 miles
- Test number
- 677604084613
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail52,419 miles (+3,604)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,419 miles
- Test number
- 999178763517
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass48,815 miles (+3,097)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 48,815 miles
- Test number
- 779694030050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm rear bush,slight movement
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum on pre-checks
Pass45,718 miles (+2,680)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 45,718 miles
- Test number
- 338092384433
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteN/s steering rack slight play
- NoteNsf alloy slightly distorted
- NoteNsf void bush split
- NoteOsf seatbelt slightly fraying
- NoteOsf void bush split
- NoteSlight engine oil leak
Pass43,038 miles (+3,031)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 43,038 miles
- Test number
- 569621813317
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteAll discs slightly worn
- NoteExhaust backbox slightly corroded
- NoteFront wipers slightly smearing
Pass40,007 miles (+3,444)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 40,007 miles
- Test number
- 108081192255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass36,563 miles (+3,195)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 36,563 miles
- Test number
- 657984811335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 33,368 miles
- Test number
- 190669110362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,368 miles (+3,592)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,368 miles
- Test number
- 443949710355
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass29,776 miles (+3,905)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 29,776 miles
- Test number
- 761424129338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,871 miles (+6,923)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 25,871 miles
- Test number
- 753407548337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 18,948 miles
- Test number
- 111025347361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 ARO
- Does LM54 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 ARO expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 ARO?
- The MOT on LM54 ARO expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 ARO done?
- LM54 ARO was recorded at 63,602 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 2,691 miles a year.
- Has LM54 ARO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 ARO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM54 ARO 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 ARO find?
- LM54 ARO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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