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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 VGZMOT history

LM54 VGZ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LM54 VGZ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,320 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VGZ was last recorded at 52,320 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,589 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,731 miles
Average per year
2,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,320 miles
  • 2025 – 49,589 miles
  • 2024 – 48,278 miles
  • 2023 – 41,596 miles
  • 2022 – 35,482 miles
  • 2021 – 30,828 miles
  • 2020 – 27,258 miles
  • 2019 – 25,116 miles
  • 2018 – 23,964 miles
  • 2017 – 22,298 miles
  • 2016 – 19,781 miles
  • 2015 – 18,342 miles
  • 2014 – 17,340 miles
  • 2013 – 16,482 miles
  • 2012 – 15,829 miles
  • 2011 – 15,150 miles
  • 2010 – 14,241 miles
  • 2009 – 13,519 miles
  • 2008 – 11,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,320 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,320 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,320 miles
    Test number
    764754112885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass49,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    261839764358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail49,588 miles (+1,310)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    513269931834
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass48,278 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    203700786504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,269 miles (+6,673)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,269 miles
    Test number
    121985063616
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass41,596 miles (+6,114)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,596 miles
    Test number
    512775704109
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the offside of engine! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe to steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe engine oil level is low!
    • AdvisoryThe fuel cap sealing ring is deteriorated.
  7. Pass35,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,482 miles
    Test number
    796760329889
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  8. Fail35,481 miles (+4,653)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    442247290767
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  9. Pass30,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    768350689709
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust deteriorated
  10. Fail30,828 miles (+3,570)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    827370667455
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust deteriorated
  11. Pass27,258 miles (+2,142)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,258 miles
    Test number
    112369940711
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass25,116 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    25,116 miles
    Test number
    356209765577
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted heavily
  13. Pass23,964 miles (+1,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    550611565574
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass22,298 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,298 miles
    Test number
    288119944503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,781 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,781 miles
    Test number
    691514600244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 16 h R/F (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass18,342 miles (+1,002)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,342 miles
    Test number
    606431245023
    • NoteExhaust system rusted
    • NoteF/n/s tyre worn on edge
  17. Pass17,340 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,340 miles
    Test number
    267853944060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,482 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,482 miles
    Test number
    845716243039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,829 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,829 miles
    Test number
    205519842051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,150 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,150 miles
    Test number
    386022951066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,241 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,241 miles
    Test number
    963050330096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,519 miles (+2,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,519 miles
    Test number
    351416119087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  23. Pass11,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,506 miles
    Test number
    422162628054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 VGZ

Does LM54 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 VGZ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VGZ?
The MOT on LM54 VGZ is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 VGZ done?
LM54 VGZ was recorded at 52,320 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 2,250 miles a year.
Has LM54 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VGZ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 VGZ 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 VGZ find?
LM54 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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