MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR05 NSJMOT history
LR05 NSJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 182,508 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,444 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 NSJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 NSJ was last recorded at 182,508 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,350 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,158 miles
- Average per year
- 8,444 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,508 miles
- 2025 – 180,350 miles
- 2024 – 176,770 miles
- 2023 – 171,742 miles
- 2022 – 164,839 miles
- 2021 – 160,366 miles
- 2020 – 157,695 miles
- 2019 – 149,951 miles
- 2018 – 143,248 miles
- 2016 – 121,160 miles
- 2015 – 99,860 miles
- 2014 – 92,137 miles
- 2013 – 82,719 miles
- 2012 – 75,374 miles
- 2011 – 64,235 miles
- 2010 – 44,270 miles
- 2009 – 32,690 miles
- 2008 – 27,869 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,508 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,508 miles (+2,158)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 182,508 miles
- Test number
- 157546154756
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass180,350 miles (+3,580)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 180,350 miles
- Test number
- 400133513617
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass176,770 miles (+5,028)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 176,770 miles
- Test number
- 466704938504
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
Pass171,742 miles (+6,903)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 171,742 miles
- Test number
- 233326946347
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,839 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 164,839 miles
- Test number
- 463496408932
- 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,839 miles (+4,473)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,839 miles
- Test number
- 756438289909
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,366 miles (+2,671)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 160,366 miles
- Test number
- 836681622879
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass157,695 miles (+7,744)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 157,695 miles
- Test number
- 804443433366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,951 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 149,951 miles
- Test number
- 932309611635
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,248 miles (+74)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 143,248 miles
- Test number
- 960949170706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn.
Fail143,174 miles (+22,014)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,174 miles
- Test number
- 282899453691
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn.
Pass121,160 miles (+74)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 121,160 miles
- Test number
- 765148715505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail121,086 miles (+21,226)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,086 miles
- Test number
- 857304538012
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass99,860 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 99,860 miles
- Test number
- 301722483040
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail99,860 miles (+7,723)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,860 miles
- Test number
- 871112294371
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass92,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 92,137 miles
- Test number
- 397850634331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,137 miles (+9,418)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,137 miles
- Test number
- 638660134368
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,719 miles (+7,345)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 82,719 miles
- Test number
- 687322533368
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteExhaust correded
- NoteFront discs correded lipped
- NoteO/s/f washer part blocked
Pass75,374 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 75,374 miles
- Test number
- 548648022380
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDises correded
Fail75,373 miles (+11,138)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,373 miles
- Test number
- 105107922337
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDises correded
Pass64,235 miles (+19,965)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 64,235 miles
- Test number
- 996493531384
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteO/s washs part blocked
Pass44,270 miles (+11,580)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 44,270 miles
- Test number
- 980270090135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,690 miles (+626)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 32,690 miles
- Test number
- 221524879167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,064 miles (+4,195)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 32,064 miles
- Test number
- 122364299053
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth rear wheels slight binding
Pass27,869 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 27,869 miles
- Test number
- 232545918153
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LR05 NSJ
- Does LR05 NSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 NSJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 NSJ?
- The MOT on LR05 NSJ 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 NSJ done?
- LR05 NSJ was recorded at 182,508 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 8,444 miles a year.
- Has LR05 NSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 NSJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 NSJ 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 NSJ find?
- LR05 NSJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 2 more.
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