MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR05 EKXMOT history
LR05 EKX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 4 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 139,294 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 EKX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 EKX was last recorded at 139,294 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jan 2020: 118,480 miles, lower than 118,482 miles on 23 Dec 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,294 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,294 miles
- 2024 – 135,992 miles
- 2023 – 133,978 miles
- 2022 – 131,314 miles
- 2021 – 127,438 miles
- 2020 – 118,480 miles
- 2019 – 118,482 miles
- 2018 – 107,879 miles
- 2017 – 104,273 miles
- 2016 – 101,980 miles
- 2015 – 95,329 miles
- 2014 – 88,413 miles
- 2013 – 80,863 miles
- 2012 – 74,040 miles
- 2011 – 67,437 miles
- 2010 – 58,693 miles
- 2009 – 50,484 miles
- 2008 – 46,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,294 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,294 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 139,294 miles
- Test number
- 724133980452
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail139,294 miles (+3,302)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,294 miles
- Test number
- 438053051566
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass135,992 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 135,992 miles
- Test number
- 269621937579
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail135,992 miles (+2,014)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,992 miles
- Test number
- 107955032028
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,978 miles (+2,664)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 133,978 miles
- Test number
- 712676735398
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass131,314 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 131,314 miles
- Test number
- 378590947655
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail131,314 miles (+3,876)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,314 miles
- Test number
- 464023888881
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,438 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 127,438 miles
- Test number
- 736711958379
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail127,438 miles (+8,958)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,438 miles
- Test number
- 521213829971
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,480 miles (-2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,480 miles
- Test number
- 107318113676
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,482 miles (+4,216)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,482 miles
- Test number
- 541120691377
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,266 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 114,266 miles
- Test number
- 353848412581
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront front wiper blades leaves streaks
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake lever stuck
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light dull
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,266 miles (+6,387)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,266 miles
- Test number
- 171241893802
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront front wiper blades leaves streaks
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake lever stuck
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light dull
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,879 miles (+3,606)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 107,879 miles
- Test number
- 291966623457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1n)
Pass104,273 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 104,273 miles
- Test number
- 548147337471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,272 miles (+2,292)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,272 miles
- Test number
- 640908818815
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended whishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass101,980 miles (+6,651)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 101,980 miles
- Test number
- 384192279760
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPetrol cap seal slight distortion
Pass95,329 miles (+6,916)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 95,329 miles
- Test number
- 857743775188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,413 miles (+7,550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 88,413 miles
- Test number
- 498505174102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass80,863 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 80,863 miles
- Test number
- 629785373152
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Fail80,860 miles (+6,820)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,860 miles
- Test number
- 208302773419
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear silencer corroded
Pass74,040 miles (+6,603)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 74,040 miles
- Test number
- 179293972162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 67,437 miles
- Test number
- 619072671195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,437 miles (+8,744)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,437 miles
- Test number
- 566022271171
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass58,693 miles (+8,209)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 58,693 miles
- Test number
- 741356200121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,484 miles (+3,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 50,484 miles
- Test number
- 671156529154
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass46,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 46,535 miles
- Test number
- 154982928112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 EKX
- Does LR05 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 EKX expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 EKX?
- The MOT on LR05 EKX expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 EKX done?
- LR05 EKX was recorded at 139,294 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 5,343 miles a year.
- Has LR05 EKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 EKX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 EKX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 EKX find?
- LR05 EKX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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