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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 UCHMOT history

LM54 UCH is a red petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LM54 UCH red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,223 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UCH
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 valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UCH was last recorded at 93,223 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,189 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
4,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,223 miles
  • 2025 – 92,047 miles
  • 2024 – 90,245 miles
  • 2023 – 85,638 miles
  • 2022 – 80,679 miles
  • 2021 – 75,926 miles
  • 2020 – 72,429 miles
  • 2019 – 66,486 miles
  • 2018 – 65,324 miles
  • 2017 – 62,985 miles
  • 2016 – 56,848 miles
  • 2015 – 52,223 miles
  • 2014 – 46,262 miles
  • 2013 – 39,584 miles
  • 2012 – 36,654 miles
  • 2011 – 32,269 miles
  • 2010 – 26,349 miles
  • 2009 – 20,907 miles
  • 2008 – 13,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,223 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose small crack on joint pipe to box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,223 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    342726446776
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,189 miles (+1,142)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,189 miles
    Test number
    352150397957
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL TO TREAD CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,047 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,047 miles
    Test number
    464928342103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail92,021 miles (+1,776)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,021 miles
    Test number
    276022127223
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass90,245 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    864868959467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,188 miles (+4,550)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    830174472028
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,638 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,638 miles
    Test number
    910194640853
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose small crack on joint pipe to box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail85,600 miles (+4,921)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,600 miles
    Test number
    688859937816
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose small crack on joint pipe to box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    425160256621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,679 miles (+4,753)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,679 miles
    Test number
    907355124523
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass75,926 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    543918731447
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail75,926 miles (+3,497)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,926 miles
    Test number
    229523179884
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    849280402177
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease and rusty front to rear off side and near side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk on front lipped/ worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear calipers binding slightly

  14. Fail72,429 miles (+5,943)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    640417533508
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease and rusty front to rear off side and near side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk on front lipped/ worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear calipers binding slightly

  15. Pass66,486 miles (+1,162)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    654031053197
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight lift in rack.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass65,324 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    867811686117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,985 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    709253422314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,848 miles (+4,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    826665468373
    • 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)

  19. Pass52,223 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    295626815091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,262 miles (+6,678)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    746401724092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth wipers split

  21. Pass39,584 miles (+2,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    459951823035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,654 miles (+4,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,654 miles
    Test number
    866063922015
    • NoteRear exhaust box weak

  23. Pass32,269 miles (+5,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,269 miles
    Test number
    395964421074
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass26,349 miles (+5,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,349 miles
    Test number
    311398210024
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass20,907 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,907 miles
    Test number
    620813129073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,231 miles
    Test number
    153421928463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UCH

Does LM54 UCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 UCH is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UCH?
The MOT on LM54 UCH is valid until 28 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 UCH done?
LM54 UCH was recorded at 93,223 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,443 miles a year.
Has LM54 UCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UCH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 UCH 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 UCH find?
LM54 UCH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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