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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 OWJMOT history

LR05 OWJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LR05 OWJ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,953 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OWJ was last recorded at 124,953 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,667 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,286 miles
Average per year
5,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,953 miles
  • 2025 – 121,667 miles
  • 2024 – 117,223 miles
  • 2023 – 113,697 miles
  • 2022 – 110,948 miles
  • 2021 – 104,020 miles
  • 2020 – 100,710 miles
  • 2019 – 90,880 miles
  • 2018 – 84,021 miles
  • 2016 – 75,558 miles
  • 2015 – 73,510 miles
  • 2014 – 65,414 miles
  • 2013 – 58,848 miles
  • 2012 – 51,968 miles
  • 2011 – 47,061 miles
  • 2010 – 30,611 miles
  • 2008 – 27,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,953 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases B/box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,953 miles (+3,286)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,953 miles
    Test number
    656378022173
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases B/box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass121,667 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    624292656439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,223 miles (+3,526)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,223 miles
    Test number
    447164454557
    • AdvisoryCentral Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing panel (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront both head light slightly misty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,697 miles (+2,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,697 miles
    Test number
    345448821346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,948 miles (+44)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,948 miles
    Test number
    254744142647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail110,904 miles (+6,884)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,904 miles
    Test number
    186866092453
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,020 miles (+3,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,020 miles
    Test number
    723230383427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass100,710 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,710 miles
    Test number
    701407266560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,880 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    595798478455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    533336045774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail84,021 miles (+8,463)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    350609395664
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass75,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    465132974658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,558 miles (+2,048)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    659357187917
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass73,510 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,510 miles
    Test number
    458353549835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,495 miles (+8,081)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    379384179661
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass65,414 miles (+6,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    595301314308
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  17. Pass58,848 miles (+6,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,848 miles
    Test number
    408420723419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,968 miles (+4,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    459207102345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass47,061 miles (+3,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    409349021417
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,167 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,167 miles
    Test number
    287858711492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,159 miles (+12,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,159 miles
    Test number
    869507011119
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,611 miles
    Test number
    301463610132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    461586489210
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slightly tear cause by partial failure of structure

  24. Pass27,534 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    262033388203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,452 miles
    Test number
    244095908168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OWJ

Does LR05 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OWJ is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OWJ?
The MOT on LR05 OWJ is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 OWJ done?
LR05 OWJ was recorded at 124,953 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,497 miles a year.
Has LR05 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OWJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 OWJ 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 OWJ find?
LR05 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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