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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LP05 MLPMOT history

LP05 MLP is a red petrol MINI first used on 7 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LP05 MLP red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,327 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP05 MLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP05 MLP was last recorded at 138,327 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,826 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,501 miles
Average per year
7,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,327 miles
  • 2024 – 136,826 miles
  • 2023 – 127,834 miles
  • 2022 – 119,438 miles
  • 2021 – 117,523 miles
  • 2020 – 105,974 miles
  • 2019 – 103,433 miles
  • 2018 – 100,530 miles
  • 2017 – 93,973 miles
  • 2016 – 89,042 miles
  • 2015 – 82,669 miles
  • 2014 – 78,491 miles
  • 2013 – 63,961 miles
  • 2012 – 51,190 miles
  • 2011 – 36,556 miles
  • 2010 – 24,850 miles
  • 2009 – 20,451 miles
  • 2008 – 17,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,327 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear brake discs corroded and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,327 miles (+1,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,327 miles
    Test number
    738081738551
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass136,826 miles (+8,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,826 miles
    Test number
    854530525261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass127,834 miles (+8,396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,834 miles
    Test number
    584260030943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    312009994566
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,438 miles (+1,915)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    887778858134
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,523 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    734431659068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,516 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,516 miles
    Test number
    341052502866
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,482 miles (+6,942)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,482 miles
    Test number
    798768787854
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,540 miles (+4,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,540 miles
    Test number
    714049681464
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test

  10. Pass105,974 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,974 miles
    Test number
    487786173922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryTyre inflation light on

  11. Fail105,913 miles (+2,480)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,913 miles
    Test number
    911130876233
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lamp unit damaged!!!!!!! (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryTyre inflation light on

  12. Pass103,433 miles (+2,903)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    299017964818
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass100,530 miles (+6,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,530 miles
    Test number
    275038714609
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass93,973 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    710073175197
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box getting weak

  15. Pass89,042 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    251871669221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,669 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,669 miles
    Test number
    809374335006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,491 miles (+98)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    627002334124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion forming in exhaust back box.

  18. Fail78,393 miles (+14,432)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,393 miles
    Test number
    797766524108
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust box corrded

  19. Pass63,961 miles (+12,771)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,961 miles
    Test number
    849386043100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating

  20. Pass51,190 miles (+14,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    758044052115
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail36,556 miles1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,556 miles
    Test number
    655804351148
    • DangerousNearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edge.
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass36,556 miles (+11,706)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,556 miles
    Test number
    735854451170
    • DangerousNearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edge.

  23. Pass24,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    440461940196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,850 miles (+4,399)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    762669830155
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass20,451 miles (+3,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,451 miles
    Test number
    293551849248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass17,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,207 miles
    Test number
    293610548253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail17,207 miles (+1,671)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,207 miles
    Test number
    450070448264
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass15,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    620173728138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP05 MLP

Does LP05 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP05 MLP expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP05 MLP?
The MOT on LP05 MLP expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP05 MLP done?
LP05 MLP was recorded at 138,327 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,026 miles a year.
Has LP05 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP05 MLP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LP05 MLP 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 LP05 MLP find?
LP05 MLP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased.

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