
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass49,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 49,589 miles
- Test number
- 261839764358
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass48,278 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 48,278 miles
- Test number
- 203700786504
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass25,116 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 25,116 miles
- Test number
- 356209765577
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusted heavily
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)
Pass22,298 miles (+2,517)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 22,298 miles
- Test number
- 288119944503
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass17,340 miles (+858)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 17,340 miles
- Test number
- 267853944060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,482 miles (+653)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 16,482 miles
- Test number
- 845716243039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,829 miles (+679)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 15,829 miles
- Test number
- 205519842051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,150 miles (+909)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 15,150 miles
- Test number
- 386022951066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,241 miles (+722)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 14,241 miles
- Test number
- 963050330096
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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