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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 HTOMOT history

LR05 HTO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LR05 HTO blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,020 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HTO
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 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HTO was last recorded at 105,020 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2019: 65,406 miles, lower than 94,023 miles on 11 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,652 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,368 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,020 miles
  • 2024 – 101,652 miles
  • 2022 – 99,393 miles
  • 2021 – 98,632 miles
  • 2020 – 96,514 miles
  • 2019 – 65,406 miles
  • 2018 – 94,023 miles
  • 2017 – 91,820 miles
  • 2016 – 84,363 miles
  • 2015 – 74,615 miles
  • 2014 – 65,692 miles
  • 2013 – 57,314 miles
  • 2012 – 57,033 miles
  • 2011 – 56,922 miles
  • 2010 – 48,682 miles
  • 2009 – 39,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,020 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,020 miles (+3,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    466717555822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass101,652 miles (+2,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,652 miles
    Test number
    502152195826
    • 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))

  3. Pass99,393 miles (+761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,393 miles
    Test number
    238827254162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass98,632 miles (+2,118)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    154193135176
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,514 miles (+31,108)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    772809509128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,406 miles (-28,617)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    883402190629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,023 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,023 miles
    Test number
    382225195209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,820 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,820 miles
    Test number
    275104345317
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail91,818 miles (+7,455)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,818 miles
    Test number
    945199867105
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass84,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    178169506788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail84,363 miles (+9,748)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    827285446824
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass74,615 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    836771215185
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail74,615 miles (+8,923)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    978461215108
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass65,692 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    699606944021
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth sides front inner wishbone bushes slightly warn out

  15. Fail65,692 miles (+8,378)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,692 miles
    Test number
    755376544008
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass57,314 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,314 miles
    Test number
    968414853053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,033 miles (+111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    325342532126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,922 miles (+8,240)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,922 miles
    Test number
    207780751423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAbnormal wear on both rear tyres
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped and corroded around edges
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre (not leaking)
    • NoteNearside front road wheel slightly damaged inner edge/rim

  19. Pass48,682 miles (+9,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    331406560189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    401875659133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HTO

Does LR05 HTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HTO is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HTO?
The MOT on LR05 HTO is valid until 25 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 HTO done?
LR05 HTO was recorded at 105,020 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has LR05 HTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HTO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LR05 HTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 HTO find?
LR05 HTO passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the limit; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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