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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 VCLMOT history

LM54 VCL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LM54 VCL grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,066 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VCL was last recorded at 119,066 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,100 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,966 miles
Average per year
5,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,066 miles
  • 2025 – 117,100 miles
  • 2024 – 114,768 miles
  • 2023 – 110,748 miles
  • 2022 – 108,767 miles
  • 2021 – 102,527 miles
  • 2020 – 97,931 miles
  • 2019 – 93,944 miles
  • 2018 – 86,733 miles
  • 2017 – 78,487 miles
  • 2016 – 73,909 miles
  • 2015 – 54,858 miles
  • 2014 – 50,275 miles
  • 2013 – 45,832 miles
  • 2012 – 41,947 miles
  • 2011 – 37,566 miles
  • 2010 – 32,468 miles
  • 2009 – 27,318 miles
  • 2008 – 20,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,066 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,066 miles (+1,966)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    330468103231
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass117,100 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,100 miles
    Test number
    583633927200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    116979776151
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  4. Fail114,768 miles (+4,020)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    714016124394
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  5. Pass110,748 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,748 miles
    Test number
    525077767141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,767 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,767 miles
    Test number
    859868166081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,753 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,753 miles
    Test number
    374538702757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,527 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    821112854402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,931 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    828419233369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,944 miles (+7,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,944 miles
    Test number
    727336562793
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass86,733 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,733 miles
    Test number
    645635506136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,487 miles (+4,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    271824415497
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass73,909 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,909 miles
    Test number
    140011182398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass69,869 miles (+15,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,869 miles
    Test number
    984675087101
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
  15. Pass54,858 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    139099825011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,275 miles (+4,443)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,275 miles
    Test number
    806924524084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine has oil leaks
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
  17. Pass45,832 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,832 miles
    Test number
    598409913064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,947 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    959775522005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,566 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,566 miles
    Test number
    155065411413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    100041520409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,468 miles (+5,150)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    702381220023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass27,318 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,318 miles
    Test number
    543190239051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,056 miles
    Test number
    464030638082
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Questions about LM54 VCL

Does LM54 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 VCL is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VCL?
The MOT on LM54 VCL is valid until 15 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 VCL done?
LM54 VCL was recorded at 119,066 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,315 miles a year.
Has LM54 VCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VCL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 VCL 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 VCL find?
LM54 VCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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