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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 OWZMOT history

LR05 OWZ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LR05 OWZ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
124,561 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OWZ was last recorded at 124,561 miles on 14 May 2026, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2014: 81,713 miles, lower than 703,378 miles on 9 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,767 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,561 miles
  • 2025 – 121,767 miles
  • 2019 – 116,333 miles
  • 2018 – 112,728 miles
  • 2017 – 109,677 miles
  • 2016 – 105,505 miles
  • 2015 – 97,974 miles
  • 2014 – 81,713 miles
  • 2013 – 703,378 miles
  • 2012 – 57,465 miles
  • 2011 – 45,094 miles
  • 2010 – 28,909 miles
  • 2009 – 18,729 miles
  • 2008 – 15,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,561 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,561 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    285390984695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,767 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,767 miles
    Test number
    700781035946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,333 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,333 miles
    Test number
    624702104723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail116,331 miles (+3,603)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,331 miles
    Test number
    407054321161
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass112,728 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,728 miles
    Test number
    339522362832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,677 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    365645002876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail109,647 miles (+4,142)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,647 miles
    Test number
    379276742782
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass105,505 miles (+7,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,505 miles
    Test number
    283897139783
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass97,974 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    816146528375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,845 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    550543419172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail95,750 miles (+14,037)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    390565674748
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak /coolant leak

  12. Pass81,713 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    197313114280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteBrake fluid level becoming low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f jacking point rubber block missing

  13. Fail81,713 miles (-621,665)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    219043514249
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteBrake fluid level becoming low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f jacking point rubber block missing

  14. Pass703,378 miles (+633,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    703,378 miles
    Test number
    575331423216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail70,378 miles (+12,913)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    249949913257
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass57,465 miles (+12,371)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,465 miles
    Test number
    319983512443
    • NoteREAR BOX ON EXHAUST CORRODED

  17. Pass45,094 miles (+16,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    969476331239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,909 miles (+10,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,909 miles
    Test number
    681103480054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass18,729 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,729 miles
    Test number
    763992179025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,376 miles
    Test number
    281266888034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OWZ

Does LR05 OWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OWZ is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OWZ?
The MOT on LR05 OWZ is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 OWZ done?
LR05 OWZ was recorded at 124,561 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has LR05 OWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OWZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 OWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 OWZ find?
LR05 OWZ passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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