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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 TLZMOT history

LM54 TLZ is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LM54 TLZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,884 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TLZ was last recorded at 90,884 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 5,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,468 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,416 miles
Average per year
4,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,884 miles
  • 2025 – 85,468 miles
  • 2024 – 81,648 miles
  • 2023 – 78,646 miles
  • 2021 – 70,866 miles
  • 2020 – 66,975 miles
  • 2019 – 63,141 miles
  • 2018 – 57,262 miles
  • 2017 – 49,739 miles
  • 2016 – 46,837 miles
  • 2015 – 42,955 miles
  • 2014 – 38,637 miles
  • 2013 – 35,058 miles
  • 2012 – 30,799 miles
  • 2011 – 25,888 miles
  • 2010 – 20,916 miles
  • 2009 – 18,956 miles
  • 2008 – 17,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,884 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,884 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,884 miles
    Test number
    352750277257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass85,468 miles (+3,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,468 miles
    Test number
    854327758555
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass81,648 miles (+3,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    958536512699
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass78,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,646 miles
    Test number
    802341151614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail78,646 miles (+7,780)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,646 miles
    Test number
    624137846375
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass70,866 miles (+3,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    843805526553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass66,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,975 miles
    Test number
    328219232204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,975 miles (+3,834)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,975 miles
    Test number
    597785923443
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass63,141 miles (+5,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,141 miles
    Test number
    145474130311
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly
  10. Pass57,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,262 miles
    Test number
    440851121877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  11. Fail57,262 miles (+7,523)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,262 miles
    Test number
    868477324540
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  12. Pass49,739 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    869277589735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,718 miles (+2,881)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,718 miles
    Test number
    367233412449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass46,837 miles (+3,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,837 miles
    Test number
    450822213069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass42,955 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,955 miles
    Test number
    370973560543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,637 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,637 miles
    Test number
    115246714210
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass35,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    249745833245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,058 miles (+4,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,058 miles
    Test number
    308015133213
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass30,799 miles (+4,911)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,799 miles
    Test number
    279572922223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust very rusty
  20. Pass25,888 miles (+4,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,888 miles
    Test number
    375928641274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass20,916 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    670174540222
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Pass18,956 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,956 miles
    Test number
    200172539201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,316 miles
    Test number
    523176048286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TLZ

Does LM54 TLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 TLZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TLZ?
The MOT on LM54 TLZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 TLZ done?
LM54 TLZ was recorded at 90,884 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
Has LM54 TLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TLZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 TLZ 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 TLZ find?
LM54 TLZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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