MINI
Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR05 ELUMOT history
LR05 ELU is a green petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 141,358 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 ELU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 ELU was last recorded at 141,358 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,358 miles · 6 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,358 miles
- 2024 – 138,593 miles
- 2023 – 130,311 miles
- 2022 – 123,650 miles
- 2021 – 113,719 miles
- 2020 – 104,927 miles
- 2019 – 94,579 miles
- 2018 – 83,596 miles
- 2017 – 71,815 miles
- 2016 – 59,438 miles
- 2015 – 47,096 miles
- 2014 – 34,168 miles
- 2013 – 25,981 miles
- 2012 – 23,230 miles
- 2011 – 19,943 miles
- 2010 – 15,820 miles
- 2009 – 14,111 miles
- 2008 – 10,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,358 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,358 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 141,358 miles
- Test number
- 503060277345
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail141,358 miles (+2,765)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,358 miles
- Test number
- 168824388446
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,593 miles (+8,282)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 138,593 miles
- Test number
- 622127018526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,311 miles (+6,661)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 130,311 miles
- Test number
- 165705818034
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,650 miles (+9,931)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 123,650 miles
- Test number
- 489058328401
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass113,719 miles (+8,792)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 113,719 miles
- Test number
- 896953424044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,927 miles (+10,348)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 104,927 miles
- Test number
- 373524009537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,579 miles (+10,983)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 94,579 miles
- Test number
- 634112233780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,596 miles (+11,781)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 83,596 miles
- Test number
- 610942556701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,815 miles (+12,377)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 71,815 miles
- Test number
- 296700625799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,438 miles (+12,342)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 59,438 miles
- Test number
- 153928567572
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR WHEELS HARD TO TURN BY HAND
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT - BORDER LINE (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal ABOVE RACK (2.3.3b)
Pass47,096 miles (+12,928)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,096 miles
- Test number
- 257708985416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NoteFuel cap sealing ring is slightly deteriorated.
Pass34,168 miles (+8,187)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 34,168 miles
- Test number
- 249854034197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,981 miles (+2,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 25,981 miles
- Test number
- 997814433165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass23,230 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 23,230 miles
- Test number
- 248465512487
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,943 miles (+4,123)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 19,943 miles
- Test number
- 199459501153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,820 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 15,820 miles
- Test number
- 813239900133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail15,820 miles (+1,709)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,820 miles
- Test number
- 162414400149
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass14,111 miles (+3,749)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 14,111 miles
- Test number
- 790292419148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 10,362 miles
- Test number
- 882080528186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 ELU
- Does LR05 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ELU is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 ELU?
- The MOT on LR05 ELU is valid until 10 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 ELU done?
- LR05 ELU was recorded at 141,358 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,470 miles a year.
- Has LR05 ELU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 ELU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 ELU 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 ELU find?
- LR05 ELU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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