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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 CUHMOT history

LR05 CUH is a black petrol MINI first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LR05 CUH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,790 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 CUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 CUH was last recorded at 85,790 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,278 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
4,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,790 miles
  • 2025 – 84,278 miles
  • 2024 – 83,528 miles
  • 2022 – 82,622 miles
  • 2021 – 82,550 miles
  • 2020 – 75,941 miles
  • 2019 – 74,130 miles
  • 2018 – 68,288 miles
  • 2017 – 61,022 miles
  • 2016 – 56,630 miles
  • 2015 – 51,653 miles
  • 2014 – 46,452 miles
  • 2013 – 39,240 miles
  • 2012 – 35,197 miles
  • 2011 – 28,934 miles
  • 2010 – 22,074 miles
  • 2009 – 13,060 miles
  • 2008 – 6,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,790 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,790 miles (+1,512)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,790 miles
    Test number
    100153991337
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,278 miles (+750)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    968758431854
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,528 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    562889029278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail83,524 miles (+902)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    817209891230
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,622 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    433712927486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,550 miles (+6,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,550 miles
    Test number
    466359627585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass75,941 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    466122934861
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass74,130 miles (+5,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    244618029183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass68,288 miles (+7,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,288 miles
    Test number
    679851855020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass61,022 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    636624472567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,630 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    432332928345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,653 miles (+5,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,653 miles
    Test number
    706113245164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass46,452 miles (+7,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    536034734115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass39,240 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,240 miles
    Test number
    787103123103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,197 miles (+6,263)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,197 miles
    Test number
    267453502413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted
    • NoteRear silencer det

  16. Pass28,934 miles (+6,860)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    515453201198
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc pitted

  17. Pass22,074 miles (+9,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,074 miles
    Test number
    874450100111
    • NoteRear numberplate delaminating

  18. Pass13,060 miles (+6,093)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,060 miles
    Test number
    644493699017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  19. Pass6,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,967 miles
    Test number
    401155998020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 CUH

Does LR05 CUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 CUH is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 CUH?
The MOT on LR05 CUH is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 CUH done?
LR05 CUH was recorded at 85,790 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,438 miles a year.
Has LR05 CUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 CUH has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 CUH 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 LR05 CUH find?
LR05 CUH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both faded; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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