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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 EPJMOT history

LR05 EPJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LR05 EPJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,955 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EPJ was last recorded at 139,955 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,918 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,955 miles
  • 2025 – 137,927 miles
  • 2023 – 135,591 miles
  • 2022 – 131,537 miles
  • 2021 – 129,694 miles
  • 2020 – 127,416 miles
  • 2019 – 125,378 miles
  • 2018 – 123,137 miles
  • 2017 – 120,796 miles
  • 2016 – 117,752 miles
  • 2015 – 115,535 miles
  • 2014 – 112,279 miles
  • 2013 – 110,278 miles
  • 2012 – 94,024 miles
  • 2011 – 79,184 miles
  • 2010 – 65,235 miles
  • 2009 – 47,996 miles
  • 2008 – 29,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,955 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS AND OSR (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both front

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,955 miles (+37)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,955 miles
    Test number
    259265079669
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS AND OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,918 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,918 miles
    Test number
    540216435802
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS AND OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,927 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,927 miles
    Test number
    353087358396
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail137,927 miles (+2,336)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,927 miles
    Test number
    774451572864
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,591 miles (+4,054)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    416051583724
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front also worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer brake pad worn

  6. Pass131,537 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,537 miles
    Test number
    799614067634
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass129,694 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,694 miles
    Test number
    975087879453
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass129,098 miles (+1,682)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,098 miles
    Test number
    512265496099
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,416 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,416 miles
    Test number
    804824091354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,378 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    226023191185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,137 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,137 miles
    Test number
    136016830602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,796 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,796 miles
    Test number
    339050882576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,752 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,752 miles
    Test number
    424764615579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,535 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,535 miles
    Test number
    519649755757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,279 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,279 miles
    Test number
    765667524211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,278 miles (+16,254)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,278 miles
    Test number
    357487223212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,024 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    179270752286
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perishing

  18. Fail94,024 miles (+14,840)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    467570252220
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perishing

  19. Pass79,184 miles (+13,949)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    909235611284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,235 miles (+17,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    540340130268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass47,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    411459239255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,996 miles (+18,118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    391818239419
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,878 miles
    Test number
    511359538200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EPJ

Does LR05 EPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EPJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EPJ?
The MOT on LR05 EPJ is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 EPJ done?
LR05 EPJ was recorded at 139,955 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has LR05 EPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EPJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 EPJ 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 EPJ find?
LR05 EPJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and osr; coil spring corroded both rears, and 2 more.

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