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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 ELJMOT history

LR05 ELJ is a white petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

LR05 ELJ white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
112,565 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ELJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ELJ was last recorded at 112,565 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,565 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,565 miles
  • 2024 – 109,863 miles
  • 2023 – 107,438 miles
  • 2022 – 105,151 miles
  • 2021 – 102,072 miles
  • 2020 – 100,319 miles
  • 2019 – 93,964 miles
  • 2018 – 84,805 miles
  • 2017 – 75,532 miles
  • 2016 – 64,105 miles
  • 2015 – 52,241 miles
  • 2014 – 44,903 miles
  • 2013 – 40,929 miles
  • 2012 – 35,327 miles
  • 2011 – 32,922 miles
  • 2010 – 27,909 miles
  • 2009 – 22,699 miles
  • 2008 – 17,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,565 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,565 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    142221719780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,565 miles (+2,702)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    495362510618
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,863 miles (+2,425)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,863 miles
    Test number
    680413816847
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass107,438 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    877545755465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass105,151 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,151 miles
    Test number
    981853871088
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexible hoses & both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass102,072 miles (+1,753)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    476899836662
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  7. Pass100,319 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,319 miles
    Test number
    731527412460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail100,319 miles (+6,355)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,319 miles
    Test number
    254962594653
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,964 miles (+9,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    93,964 miles
    Test number
    704014111872
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass84,805 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    243637403798
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail84,805 miles (+9,273)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    308102624198
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass75,532 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    657869823556
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail75,532 miles (+11,427)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    212996393592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tailbox has slight corrosion

  14. Pass64,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    223376528224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  15. Fail64,105 miles (+11,864)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    417229826449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  16. Pass52,241 miles (+7,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,241 miles
    Test number
    309962865196
    • NoteExhaust tailbox corroded

  17. Pass44,903 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,903 miles
    Test number
    638215154191
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

  18. Fail44,903 miles (+3,974)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,903 miles
    Test number
    255295954400
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades poor and starting to split

  19. Pass40,929 miles (+5,602)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,929 miles
    Test number
    335818973119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust rusted
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2.2mm,,,low on edge....195/55/16/87v dunlop ,,run flat

  20. Pass35,327 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,327 miles
    Test number
    485089142166
    • NoteRear silencer box deteriated but not blowing

  21. Fail35,299 miles (+2,377)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,299 miles
    Test number
    639944542105
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteRear silencer box deteriated but not blowing

  22. Pass32,922 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    148459581452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,909 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,909 miles
    Test number
    183911590469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,699 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,699 miles
    Test number
    600820099084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,601 miles
    Test number
    744007588083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 ELJ

Does LR05 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ELJ expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ELJ?
The MOT on LR05 ELJ expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ELJ done?
LR05 ELJ was recorded at 112,565 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 5,493 miles a year.
Has LR05 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ELJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
LR05 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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