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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM54 DBYMOT history

LM54 DBY is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LM54 DBY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,405 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DBY was last recorded at 134,405 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,891 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,514 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,405 miles
  • 2024 – 127,891 miles
  • 2023 – 120,610 miles
  • 2022 – 114,923 miles
  • 2021 – 107,770 miles
  • 2020 – 103,105 miles
  • 2019 – 96,506 miles
  • 2018 – 93,900 miles
  • 2017 – 90,608 miles
  • 2016 – 84,789 miles
  • 2015 – 78,625 miles
  • 2014 – 70,070 miles
  • 2013 – 58,564 miles
  • 2012 – 50,578 miles
  • 2011 – 43,746 miles
  • 2010 – 36,369 miles
  • 2009 – 28,689 miles
  • 2008 – 20,560 miles
  • 2007 – 18,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,405 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,405 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,405 miles
    Test number
    809800078981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,891 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,891 miles
    Test number
    192943194585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,610 miles (+5,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,610 miles
    Test number
    587471494478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,923 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,923 miles
    Test number
    687915294935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,770 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,770 miles
    Test number
    831730082716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,105 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,105 miles
    Test number
    852537203283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,506 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    580083234049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,900 miles (+3,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    254444834592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,608 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    571806324554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,789 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,789 miles
    Test number
    377519159962
    • 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)

  11. Fail84,788 miles (+6,163)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,788 miles
    Test number
    260626494106
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge - just acceptable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,625 miles (+8,555)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,625 miles
    Test number
    959995455107
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished in tread pattern
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteSome led on high level brake light not working

  13. Pass70,070 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,070 miles
    Test number
    265670454104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

  14. Fail70,070 miles (+11,506)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,070 miles
    Test number
    497060254155
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

  15. Fail58,564 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    108398443185
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre is worn on the edges of the tread

  16. Pass58,564 miles (+7,986)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    618168043111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre is worn on the edges of the tread

  17. Pass50,578 miles (+6,832)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    245861752439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf tyre bald on edges
    • NoteWipers slight smear

  18. Pass43,746 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,746 miles
    Test number
    315349951149
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable too inspect inner boot floor due too being full

  19. Fail43,746 miles (+7,377)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,746 miles
    Test number
    567909751117
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable too inspect inner boot floor due too being full

  20. Pass36,369 miles (+7,680)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    850914850125
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  21. Pass28,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    210097149122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,689 miles (+8,129)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    241987549133
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOsf indicator lense cracked .
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing.

  23. Pass20,560 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,560 miles
    Test number
    270308058450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,314 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,314 miles
    Test number
    430437447480
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass18,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,314 miles
    Test number
    572377747351
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LM54 DBY

Does LM54 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DBY is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DBY?
The MOT on LM54 DBY is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 DBY done?
LM54 DBY was recorded at 134,405 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has LM54 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DBY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on LM54 DBY 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 DBY find?
LM54 DBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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