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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 HTJMOT history

LR05 HTJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LR05 HTJ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,964 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HTJ was last recorded at 102,964 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,506 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,458 miles
Average per year
5,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,964 miles
  • 2025 – 101,506 miles
  • 2024 – 99,581 miles
  • 2023 – 94,413 miles
  • 2021 – 92,102 miles
  • 2020 – 88,979 miles
  • 2019 – 84,329 miles
  • 2018 – 78,415 miles
  • 2017 – 73,462 miles
  • 2016 – 68,201 miles
  • 2015 – 61,392 miles
  • 2014 – 54,052 miles
  • 2013 – 47,008 miles
  • 2012 – 40,882 miles
  • 2011 – 33,428 miles
  • 2010 – 23,992 miles
  • 2009 – 18,761 miles
  • 2008 – 12,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,964 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,964 miles (+1,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,964 miles
    Test number
    149808604390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,506 miles (+1,925)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,506 miles
    Test number
    861616238182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,581 miles (+5,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,581 miles
    Test number
    638542967602
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,413 miles (+2,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,413 miles
    Test number
    746747777462
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass92,102 miles (+3,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    549778386546
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,979 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,979 miles
    Test number
    351955548944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,329 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    522081655509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,415 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,415 miles
    Test number
    325212528703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,462 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    282201050473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,201 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    122514307465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    346820875113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,388 miles (+7,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    565840775108
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass54,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    358255274104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,047 miles (+7,039)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    295615674472
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  15. Pass47,008 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,008 miles
    Test number
    448438273140
    • NoteFront tyres starting to get low edges

  16. Fail46,994 miles (+6,112)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    346006273126
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to get low edges

  17. Pass40,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    205615862173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,882 miles (+7,454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    179405962197
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass33,428 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,428 miles
    Test number
    507024971159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,409 miles (+9,417)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,409 miles
    Test number
    548343071126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass23,992 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,992 miles
    Test number
    282938720416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,761 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,761 miles
    Test number
    273172619125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,095 miles
    Test number
    264679298094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HTJ

Does LR05 HTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HTJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HTJ?
The MOT on LR05 HTJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HTJ done?
LR05 HTJ was recorded at 102,964 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,086 miles a year.
Has LR05 HTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HTJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on LR05 HTJ 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 HTJ find?
LR05 HTJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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