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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 EFPMOT history

LR05 EFP is a black petrol MINI first used on 4 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LR05 EFP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,695 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EFP was last recorded at 72,695 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,305 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,390 miles
Average per year
3,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,695 miles
  • 2024 – 66,741 miles
  • 2023 – 59,542 miles
  • 2022 – 52,832 miles
  • 2021 – 51,514 miles
  • 2020 – 50,308 miles
  • 2019 – 48,403 miles
  • 2018 – 45,895 miles
  • 2017 – 43,908 miles
  • 2016 – 42,203 miles
  • 2015 – 39,981 miles
  • 2014 – 38,406 miles
  • 2013 – 35,737 miles
  • 2012 – 33,126 miles
  • 2011 – 31,078 miles
  • 2010 – 27,688 miles
  • 2009 – 21,968 miles
  • 2008 – 17,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,695 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,695 miles (+2,390)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,695 miles
    Test number
    643535214108
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass70,305 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    155341653157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,285 miles (+3,544)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,285 miles
    Test number
    142837973965
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens damaged (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass66,741 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    834613860335
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from Nearside and Offside rear wheels when rotated
  5. Fail66,741 miles (+7,199)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    208481502572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from Nearside and Offside rear wheels when rotated
  6. Pass59,542 miles (+6,710)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    364097601855
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets poor aim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust knocking on body
  7. Pass52,832 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    912616615553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail52,829 miles (+1,315)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,829 miles
    Test number
    271775644304
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass51,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    847635981472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,514 miles (+1,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    459200531982
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass50,308 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,308 miles
    Test number
    252730116339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,403 miles (+2,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    495581940083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass45,895 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    114653309684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,908 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,908 miles
    Test number
    965660098474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,203 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    598809035757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,981 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    205037835005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,406 miles (+2,669)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,406 miles
    Test number
    138811584146
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  18. Pass35,737 miles (+2,611)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,737 miles
    Test number
    499195643181
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge
  19. Pass33,126 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,126 miles
    Test number
    719397242130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,078 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,078 miles
    Test number
    695801241118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,688 miles (+5,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,688 miles
    Test number
    823905530117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass21,968 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    232026139109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,878 miles
    Test number
    911931958158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR05 EFP

Does LR05 EFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EFP is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EFP?
The MOT on LR05 EFP is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 EFP done?
LR05 EFP was recorded at 72,695 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,135 miles a year.
Has LR05 EFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EFP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 EFP 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 EFP find?
LR05 EFP passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b.; rear windscreen wiper blade defective blade split.; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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