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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 MGJMOT history

LR05 MGJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LR05 MGJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,303 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MGJ was last recorded at 131,303 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,302 miles · 15 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,303 miles
  • 2025 – 125,242 miles
  • 2024 – 124,520 miles
  • 2023 – 111,454 miles
  • 2022 – 108,233 miles
  • 2021 – 107,454 miles
  • 2020 – 104,584 miles
  • 2019 – 101,708 miles
  • 2018 – 98,521 miles
  • 2017 – 95,380 miles
  • 2016 – 90,130 miles
  • 2015 – 86,296 miles
  • 2014 – 82,881 miles
  • 2013 – 76,967 miles
  • 2012 – 69,564 miles
  • 2011 – 59,712 miles
  • 2010 – 40,945 miles
  • 2009 – 23,629 miles
  • 2008 – 17,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,303 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rodRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,303 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,303 miles
    Test number
    551437726262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,302 miles (+6,060)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,302 miles
    Test number
    152408749897
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,242 miles (+722)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,242 miles
    Test number
    939170342600
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass124,520 miles (+13,066)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,520 miles
    Test number
    145213371881
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass111,454 miles (+3,221)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,454 miles
    Test number
    172937893892
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,233 miles
    Test number
    509243244942
    • 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail108,233 miles (+779)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,233 miles
    Test number
    972968116377
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,454 miles (+2,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,454 miles
    Test number
    960805011356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,584 miles (+2,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,584 miles
    Test number
    457888951836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,708 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    441448523214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,521 miles (+3,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    538486831819
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Through clip! (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Through clip! (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,380 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,380 miles
    Test number
    750675559665
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail95,318 miles (+5,188)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    838677184183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass90,130 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    712871910361
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  15. Fail89,981 miles (+3,685)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,981 miles
    Test number
    718806125693
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced top suspension mount (2.4.F.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion to n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to power steering pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust and mounting strap

  16. Pass86,296 miles (+3,415)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    858890685029
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wipers split and smearing
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteRear disc heavily corroded on inner braking surface
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer bracket broken but does still surport exhaust

  17. Pass82,881 miles (+5,914)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,881 miles
    Test number
    457167874058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonet catches stiff
    • NoteRear exhaust box casing coming apart

  18. Pass76,967 miles (+7,403)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,967 miles
    Test number
    159207373405
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass69,564 miles (+9,852)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,564 miles
    Test number
    149739762473
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail59,712 miles1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,712 miles
    Test number
    137854961411
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on surfaces and grooved slightly

  21. Pass59,712 miles (+18,767)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,712 miles
    Test number
    466674061040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on surfaces and grooved slightly

  22. Pass40,945 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    683944960070
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail40,945 miles (+17,316)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    114644260046
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass23,629 miles (+6,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,629 miles
    Test number
    521119169047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass17,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,369 miles
    Test number
    183670978407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MGJ

Does LR05 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MGJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MGJ?
The MOT on LR05 MGJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MGJ done?
LR05 MGJ was recorded at 131,303 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
Has LR05 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MGJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 MGJ 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 MGJ find?
LR05 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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