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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 SXPMOT history

LR05 SXP is a purple petrol MINI first used on 28 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,297 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SXP was last recorded at 73,297 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 3,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,527 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,770 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,297 miles
  • 2025 – 69,527 miles
  • 2024 – 67,131 miles
  • 2023 – 63,567 miles
  • 2022 – 60,350 miles
  • 2021 – 56,795 miles
  • 2020 – 52,300 miles
  • 2019 – 47,564 miles
  • 2018 – 39,831 miles
  • 2017 – 33,708 miles
  • 2016 – 25,555 miles
  • 2015 – 18,158 miles
  • 2014 – 12,662 miles
  • 2013 – 10,948 miles
  • 2012 – 9,465 miles
  • 2011 – 7,848 miles
  • 2010 – 6,313 miles
  • 2009 – 5,147 miles
  • 2008 – 4,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    290611855052
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail73,297 miles (+3,770)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    125917682948
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass69,527 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,527 miles
    Test number
    974327331777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,131 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    464972152237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,043 miles (+3,476)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    336286531339
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass63,567 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,567 miles
    Test number
    757739424424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,350 miles (+3,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,350 miles
    Test number
    197366157724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,795 miles (+4,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,795 miles
    Test number
    327605067602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass52,300 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    427888900323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    938229341971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,564 miles (+7,733)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    697400116376
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass39,831 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    812531890799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,708 miles (+6,000)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    698516584354
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass33,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    370980047031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail33,708 miles (+8,153)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    558083635335
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass25,555 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    736429640380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,158 miles (+5,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,158 miles
    Test number
    639216145146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass12,662 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    12,662 miles
    Test number
    429759944199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,948 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    10,948 miles
    Test number
    947490853137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,465 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    9,465 miles
    Test number
    679749942135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,848 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,848 miles
    Test number
    805186241144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,313 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    6,313 miles
    Test number
    524024930104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,147 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    5,147 miles
    Test number
    563378649135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    4,550 miles
    Test number
    292892748191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SXP

Does LR05 SXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SXP is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SXP?
The MOT on LR05 SXP is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 SXP done?
LR05 SXP was recorded at 73,297 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has LR05 SXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SXP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 SXP 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 SXP find?
LR05 SXP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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