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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 TPZMOT history

LM54 TPZ is a red petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

LM54 TPZ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
132,618 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TPZ was last recorded at 132,618 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 7,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,592 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,026 miles
Average per year
5,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,618 miles
  • 2023 – 125,592 miles
  • 2022 – 120,249 miles
  • 2018 – 115,232 miles
  • 2017 – 114,172 miles
  • 2016 – 106,831 miles
  • 2015 – 101,278 miles
  • 2014 – 88,344 miles
  • 2013 – 81,847 miles
  • 2012 – 77,283 miles
  • 2011 – 70,120 miles
  • 2010 – 63,215 miles
  • 2009 – 60,603 miles
  • 2008 – 52,097 miles
  • 2007 – 43,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,618 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of car muddy

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,618 miles (+7,026)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,618 miles
    Test number
    935814795649
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car muddy

  2. Pass125,592 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,592 miles
    Test number
    868017568667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail125,588 miles (+5,339)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,588 miles
    Test number
    383601492442
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,249 miles
    Test number
    604908945056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,249 miles (+5,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,249 miles
    Test number
    401311282011
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass115,232 miles (+39)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,232 miles
    Test number
    948844525940
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring slightly perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  7. Fail115,193 miles (+1,021)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,193 miles
    Test number
    206251134428
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring slightly perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  8. Pass114,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,172 miles
    Test number
    444356820976
    • 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)

  9. Fail114,172 miles (+7,341)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,172 miles
    Test number
    129900019386
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  10. Pass106,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,831 miles
    Test number
    673166968521
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  11. Fail106,831 miles (+5,553)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,831 miles
    Test number
    986871742367
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  12. Pass101,278 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    328610125189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,275 miles (+12,931)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,275 miles
    Test number
    525779615157
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Fail88,344 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,344 miles
    Test number
    228449014185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass88,344 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,344 miles
    Test number
    948719114118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,847 miles (+4,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,847 miles
    Test number
    358669213090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass77,283 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    476151922012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,120 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    145934721006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,215 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,215 miles
    Test number
    370057810171
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll discs in poor condition

  20. Pass63,215 miles (+2,612)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,215 miles
    Test number
    593647010148
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll discs in poor condition

  21. Pass60,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,603 miles
    Test number
    501158329374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,586 miles (+8,489)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    602648929321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly out of shape and on 2mm

  23. Pass52,097 miles (+8,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,097 miles
    Test number
    740033728310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,521 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    423933427469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,510 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    153006017344
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about LM54 TPZ

Does LM54 TPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 TPZ expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TPZ?
The MOT on LM54 TPZ expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 TPZ done?
LM54 TPZ was recorded at 132,618 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 5,160 miles a year.
Has LM54 TPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TPZ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 TPZ 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 TPZ find?
LM54 TPZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished on inner edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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