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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LM59 VLRMOT history

LM59 VLR is a white petrol MINI first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LM59 VLR white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,376 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 VLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 VLR was last recorded at 76,376 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,098 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,376 miles
  • 2024 – 74,959 miles
  • 2023 – 73,370 miles
  • 2022 – 73,346 miles
  • 2021 – 70,936 miles
  • 2020 – 67,516 miles
  • 2019 – 56,650 miles
  • 2018 – 49,633 miles
  • 2017 – 42,543 miles
  • 2016 – 35,258 miles
  • 2015 – 24,541 miles
  • 2014 – 18,508 miles
  • 2012 – 13,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,376 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner rim inner lip dented
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,376 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    423932045701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner rim inner lip dented
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass76,098 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,098 miles
    Test number
    445277127331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    831535350377
    • AdvisoryEmissions limit only just met on fast idle and idle (0.20 and 0.30 CO level)

  4. Fail74,959 miles (+1,589)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    731882202881
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions limit only just met on fast idle and idle (0.20 and 0.30 CO level)

  5. Pass73,370 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,370 miles
    Test number
    738413124205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail73,346 miles (+2,410)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    643625731579
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass70,936 miles (+3,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,936 miles
    Test number
    580292104188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel rim slight damage

  8. Pass67,516 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,516 miles
    Test number
    951498072494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    738115705261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,028 miles (+7,378)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,028 miles
    Test number
    789574419792
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    878208986428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,648 miles (+7,015)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,648 miles
    Test number
    242012698321
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass49,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,633 miles
    Test number
    218902082592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,633 miles (+7,090)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,633 miles
    Test number
    938396493598
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass42,543 miles (+7,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,543 miles
    Test number
    429627382889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,258 miles (+10,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    329196640716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod has slight play at its fixing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,541 miles
    Test number
    847735235006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail24,541 miles (+6,033)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,541 miles
    Test number
    367125935072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass18,508 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,508 miles
    Test number
    765034214129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,004 miles
    Test number
    605405412388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 VLR

Does LM59 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 VLR is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM59 VLR?
The MOT on LM59 VLR is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 VLR done?
LM59 VLR was recorded at 76,376 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has LM59 VLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 VLR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM59 VLR 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 LM59 VLR find?
LM59 VLR passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner rim inner lip dented; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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