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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 OWDMOT history

LR05 OWD is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR05 OWD black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,075 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OWD was last recorded at 71,075 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 8,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,164 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,911 miles
Average per year
3,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,075 miles
  • 2025 – 62,164 miles
  • 2024 – 54,882 miles
  • 2023 – 49,416 miles
  • 2022 – 44,595 miles
  • 2021 – 41,431 miles
  • 2020 – 38,797 miles
  • 2019 – 37,190 miles
  • 2018 – 35,344 miles
  • 2017 – 34,100 miles
  • 2016 – 32,765 miles
  • 2015 – 31,247 miles
  • 2014 – 29,184 miles
  • 2013 – 26,646 miles
  • 2012 – 23,173 miles
  • 2011 – 18,499 miles
  • 2010 – 16,391 miles
  • 2009 – 13,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,075 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front tyres heavy cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel banding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,075 miles (+8,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    435462973409
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass62,164 miles (+7,282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    107229238668
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  3. Pass54,882 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,882 miles
    Test number
    539696655198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,416 miles (+4,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,416 miles
    Test number
    228202052937
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass44,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,595 miles
    Test number
    424728707344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,595 miles (+3,164)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,595 miles
    Test number
    261301234129
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,431 miles
    Test number
    639459820150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,431 miles (+2,634)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,431 miles
    Test number
    767504154142
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass38,797 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    38,797 miles
    Test number
    421365754195
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass37,190 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    757043076722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,344 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    491095659480
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavy cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel banding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  12. Fail35,344 miles (+1,244)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    537663335977
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres heavy cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel banding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  13. Pass34,100 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,100 miles
    Test number
    500226124785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass32,765 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,765 miles
    Test number
    851932363921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,247 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,247 miles
    Test number
    149450375040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,184 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,184 miles
    Test number
    197799264073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,646 miles (+3,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,646 miles
    Test number
    168426183492
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

  18. Pass23,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    225765492020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,173 miles (+4,674)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,173 miles
    Test number
    175254992037
    • FailureLower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass18,499 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,499 miles
    Test number
    446771861015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,391 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,391 miles
    Test number
    761549840099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,554 miles
    Test number
    174198549495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OWD

Does LR05 OWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OWD is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OWD?
The MOT on LR05 OWD is valid until 3 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 OWD done?
LR05 OWD was recorded at 71,075 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
Has LR05 OWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OWD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 OWD 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 OWD find?
LR05 OWD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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