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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 NSZMOT history

LR05 NSZ is a white petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

LR05 NSZ white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,248 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NSZ was last recorded at 148,248 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 3,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,274 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,974 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,248 miles
  • 2025 – 144,274 miles
  • 2024 – 140,733 miles
  • 2020 – 139,973 miles
  • 2017 – 133,533 miles
  • 2016 – 124,675 miles
  • 2015 – 107,150 miles
  • 2014 – 94,534 miles
  • 2013 – 85,892 miles
  • 2011 – 80,293 miles
  • 2010 – 75,314 miles
  • 2009 – 69,491 miles
  • 2008 – 63,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,248 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,248 miles (+3,974)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,248 miles
    Test number
    683590573826
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass144,274 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    497493990334
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail144,274 miles (+3,541)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    230864238187
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass140,733 miles (+760)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,733 miles
    Test number
    433265369449
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass139,973 miles (+1,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,973 miles
    Test number
    525449230950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Fail138,954 miles (+14)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,954 miles
    Test number
    682956819936
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  7. Fail138,940 miles (+5,407)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,940 miles
    Test number
    485780651549
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,533 miles (+8,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,533 miles
    Test number
    298035152645
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass124,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,675 miles
    Test number
    324078796116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,675 miles (+17,525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,675 miles
    Test number
    418422262236
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass107,150 miles (+12,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,150 miles
    Test number
    258827785033
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass94,534 miles (+8,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    525832884078
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass85,892 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,892 miles
    Test number
    889388703062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,293 miles (+134)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    476672601388
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades ends splitting
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking
    • NoteNail in near side front tyre
    • NoteNear side front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear exhuast box outer skin corroded and peeling
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight furring of coolant
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm (ball joint close to rack)

  15. Fail80,159 miles (+4,845)1 dangerous1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,159 miles
    Test number
    747883991277
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades ends splitting
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking
    • NoteNail in near side front tyre
    • NoteNear side front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear exhuast box outer skin corroded and peeling
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight furring of coolant
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm (ball joint close to rack)

  16. Pass75,314 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    503925380227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,491 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    290179589226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,478 miles (+5,723)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    613408089298
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre void of tread on outer edge

  19. Pass63,755 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,755 miles
    Test number
    843301798298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,248 miles
    Test number
    871971528167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,248 miles (+40)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,248 miles
    Test number
    481030018100
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail63,208 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    752539298040
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres 1.6mm ///n/s/r2mm//o/s/r4mm////rear discs worn pads req////rear wiper split

Questions about LR05 NSZ

Does LR05 NSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 NSZ is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NSZ?
The MOT on LR05 NSZ is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 NSZ done?
LR05 NSZ was recorded at 148,248 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has LR05 NSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NSZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 NSZ 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 NSZ find?
LR05 NSZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 10 more.

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