MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR05 EMXMOT history
LR05 EMX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,114 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 97,114 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 EMX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 EMX was last recorded at 97,114 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,103 miles · 31 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,114 miles
- 2023 – 94,621 miles
- 2022 – 90,944 miles
- 2021 – 84,515 miles
- 2020 – 81,357 miles
- 2019 – 75,106 miles
- 2018 – 67,127 miles
- 2017 – 62,310 miles
- 2016 – 57,355 miles
- 2015 – 48,510 miles
- 2014 – 45,723 miles
- 2013 – 39,926 miles
- 2012 – 37,795 miles
- 2011 – 33,746 miles
- 2010 – 28,125 miles
- 2009 – 22,551 miles
- 2008 – 17,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,114 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer rubbers split. (6.1.2 (a))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Fuel cap seal cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Slight brake bind when wheel turned by hand
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,114 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 97,114 miles
- Test number
- 988868141878
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer rubbers split. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail97,103 miles (+2,482)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,103 miles
- Test number
- 463668104057
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryTPMS light on.
Pass94,621 miles (+3,677)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 94,621 miles
- Test number
- 247234058942
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass90,944 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 90,944 miles
- Test number
- 949237059633
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind when wheel turned by hand
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Fail90,944 miles (+6,429)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,944 miles
- Test number
- 521286110822
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear burst (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested Due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind when wheel turned by hand
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass84,515 miles (+3,158)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,515 miles
- Test number
- 585926540754
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from rad
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Pass81,357 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 81,357 miles
- Test number
- 633329534387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,357 miles (+6,251)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,357 miles
- Test number
- 764609308924
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,106 miles (+7,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 75,106 miles
- Test number
- 546630906007
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,127 miles (+4,817)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 67,127 miles
- Test number
- 403616784702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,310 miles (+4,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 62,310 miles
- Test number
- 448765003625
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass57,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 57,355 miles
- Test number
- 211847599875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,355 miles (+8,845)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,355 miles
- Test number
- 458093824399
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass48,510 miles (+2,787)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 48,510 miles
- Test number
- 565350325051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,723 miles (+5,797)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 45,723 miles
- Test number
- 596239834122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,926 miles (+2,131)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 39,926 miles
- Test number
- 588011743128
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear brakes binding slightly both sides
Pass37,795 miles (+4,049)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 37,795 miles
- Test number
- 328281212197
- NoteAge cracks in both rear tyres not showing cords
Pass33,746 miles (+5,621)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 33,746 miles
- Test number
- 635065811193
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall slightly perished
- NoteRear service brakes have a slight imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- NoteWiper blades smearing windscreen
Pass28,125 miles (+5,574)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 28,125 miles
- Test number
- 170527890041
- 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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass22,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 22,551 miles
- Test number
- 123525109189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,551 miles (+5,532)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,551 miles
- Test number
- 240715709483
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass17,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,019 miles
- Test number
- 970167418144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 EMX
- Does LR05 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 EMX expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 EMX?
- The MOT on LR05 EMX expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 EMX done?
- LR05 EMX was recorded at 97,114 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
- Has LR05 EMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 EMX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR05 EMX 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 EMX find?
- LR05 EMX passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush., and 1 more.
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