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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM54 FZEMOT history

LM54 FZE is a white petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 56,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LM54 FZE white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,336 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LM54 FZE was last recorded at 56,336 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2025: 55,642 miles, lower than 55,643 miles on 19 Sept 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,333 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,336 miles
  • 2025 – 55,642 miles
  • 2024 – 54,801 miles
  • 2023 – 53,745 miles
  • 2022 – 52,625 miles
  • 2021 – 51,487 miles
  • 2020 – 50,642 miles
  • 2019 – 49,881 miles
  • 2018 – 49,529 miles
  • 2017 – 49,366 miles
  • 2016 – 48,972 miles
  • 2015 – 44,890 miles
  • 2014 – 39,670 miles
  • 2013 – 37,912 miles
  • 2012 – 35,493 miles
  • 2011 – 33,950 miles
  • 2010 – 29,694 miles
  • 2009 – 27,658 miles
  • 2008 – 23,296 miles
  • 2007 – 18,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,336 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,336 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,336 miles
    Test number
    787261316476
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail56,333 miles (+691)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    769063772139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,642 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    845829370657
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,643 miles (+842)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    787360373639
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,801 miles (+1,056)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    840093071664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,745 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,745 miles
    Test number
    940233250101
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail53,724 miles (+1,099)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,724 miles
    Test number
    426864549972
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass52,625 miles (+1,138)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,625 miles
    Test number
    544331092746
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass51,487 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    458629503068
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail51,485 miles (+843)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    825131572336
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass50,642 miles (+761)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,642 miles
    Test number
    690551905633
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass49,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,881 miles
    Test number
    790077716873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail49,880 miles (+351)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,880 miles
    Test number
    966952645233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass49,529 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    274315961282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    408754097387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,366 miles (+394)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    413809513091
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass48,972 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,972 miles
    Test number
    123510768524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,890 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,890 miles
    Test number
    229827145183
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass44,890 miles (+5,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,890 miles
    Test number
    505407845163
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass39,670 miles (+1,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    265026954467
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass37,912 miles (+2,419)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,912 miles
    Test number
    196401243189
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteADVICE offside door and offside body has slight damage
    • NoteADVICE rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass35,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    675027532117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,493 miles (+1,543)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    216726032186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvice rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteAdvice rear exhaust box deteriorated

  24. Fail33,950 miles (+4,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    999272611303
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass29,694 miles (+2,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,694 miles
    Test number
    693996910305
    • 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)

  26. Fail27,658 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    511752329373
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass27,658 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    730662329323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,296 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,296 miles
    Test number
    401582028347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,673 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,673 miles
    Test number
    363786317358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  30. Fail18,673 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,673 miles
    Test number
    411896817418
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

Questions about LM54 FZE

Does LM54 FZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FZE is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FZE?
The MOT on LM54 FZE is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FZE done?
LM54 FZE was recorded at 56,336 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,997 miles a year.
Has LM54 FZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FZE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 FZE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 FZE find?
LM54 FZE passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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