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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 EHNMOT history

LR05 EHN is a red petrol MINI first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LR05 EHN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,980 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EHN was last recorded at 158,980 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,708 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
7,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,980 miles
  • 2024 – 151,642 miles
  • 2023 – 143,903 miles
  • 2022 – 135,019 miles
  • 2021 – 127,260 miles
  • 2020 – 119,613 miles
  • 2019 – 111,340 miles
  • 2018 – 102,515 miles
  • 2017 – 93,512 miles
  • 2016 – 87,429 miles
  • 2015 – 80,907 miles
  • 2014 – 73,734 miles
  • 2013 – 66,085 miles
  • 2012 – 58,754 miles
  • 2011 – 50,217 miles
  • 2010 – 38,986 miles
  • 2009 – 31,472 miles
  • 2008 – 24,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,980 miles (+272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,980 miles
    Test number
    797208317851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,708 miles (+7,066)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,708 miles
    Test number
    379459996951
    • MajorExhaust system insecure back box mounts (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,642 miles (+122)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,642 miles
    Test number
    944065724788
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Fail151,520 miles (+7,617)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,520 miles
    Test number
    180780001986
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,903 miles
    Test number
    387557682357
    • 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))

  6. Fail143,903 miles (+8,884)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,903 miles
    Test number
    805598996700
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass135,019 miles (+7,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,019 miles
    Test number
    485404930717
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,260 miles
    Test number
    242844602338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail127,260 miles (+7,647)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,260 miles
    Test number
    528308000905
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass119,613 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,613 miles
    Test number
    722720996329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    315426085646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,337 miles (+8,822)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,337 miles
    Test number
    774504483358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to front brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass102,515 miles (+9,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,515 miles
    Test number
    903429288520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass93,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    593290253484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,512 miles (+6,083)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    475559519570
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass87,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    452525047680
    • AdvisoryBrake pad linings wearing low at offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail87,429 miles (+6,522)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    113189980143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad linings wearing low at offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass80,907 miles (+7,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    949582909616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass73,734 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    826088244220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,085 miles (+7,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    635185343215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass58,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    385344642281
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  22. Fail58,754 miles (+8,537)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    728574342215
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  23. Pass50,217 miles (+11,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,217 miles
    Test number
    516943791177
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass38,986 miles (+7,514)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    233552080141
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteEngine management light on

  25. Pass31,472 miles (+6,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,472 miles
    Test number
    103053059183
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass24,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    280324998078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EHN

Does LR05 EHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 EHN expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EHN?
The MOT on LR05 EHN expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 EHN done?
LR05 EHN was recorded at 158,980 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 7,659 miles a year.
Has LR05 EHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EHN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 EHN 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 EHN find?
LR05 EHN passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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