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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM54 DCFMOT history

LM54 DCF is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

LM54 DCF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,446 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DCF was last recorded at 89,446 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,076 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,370 miles
Average per year
4,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,446 miles
  • 2025 – 88,076 miles
  • 2024 – 85,361 miles
  • 2023 – 82,926 miles
  • 2021 – 78,964 miles
  • 2020 – 76,451 miles
  • 2019 – 68,971 miles
  • 2018 – 60,206 miles
  • 2017 – 56,775 miles
  • 2016 – 51,645 miles
  • 2015 – 43,468 miles
  • 2014 – 39,953 miles
  • 2013 – 36,795 miles
  • 2012 – 32,351 miles
  • 2011 – 29,089 miles
  • 2010 – 24,162 miles
  • 2009 – 20,060 miles
  • 2008 – 16,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,446 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,446 miles (+1,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    856399029126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass88,076 miles (+2,715)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    259882324775
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,361 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    673990282990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,926 miles (+3,962)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    484973098345
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass78,964 miles (+2,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,964 miles
    Test number
    186946898867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass76,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    837366628463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail76,451 miles (+7,480)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    736745880800
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,971 miles (+8,765)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    811255881423
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,206 miles (+3,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    328492843942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass56,775 miles (+5,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    570854516436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass51,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,645 miles
    Test number
    306179593032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,645 miles (+8,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,645 miles
    Test number
    521937589362
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass43,468 miles (+3,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    997619615292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass39,953 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,953 miles
    Test number
    575364754206
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail39,924 miles (+3,129)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    649281054247
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass36,795 miles (+4,444)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    855160443279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBackbox slightly corroded

  17. Pass32,351 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,351 miles
    Test number
    177268122262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,089 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,089 miles
    Test number
    366764411419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,162 miles (+4,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    950767700276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,060 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,060 miles
    Test number
    122781499139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,157 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,157 miles
    Test number
    113290708289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,125 miles
    Test number
    253272088195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DCF

Does LM54 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DCF is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DCF?
The MOT on LM54 DCF is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 DCF done?
LM54 DCF was recorded at 89,446 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,077 miles a year.
Has LM54 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DCF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LM54 DCF 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 DCF find?
LM54 DCF passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both due to lack of use.

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