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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 SXVMOT history

LR05 SXV is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LR05 SXV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,620 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SXV was last recorded at 120,620 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,298 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,322 miles
Average per year
5,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,620 miles
  • 2025 – 116,298 miles
  • 2024 – 110,940 miles
  • 2023 – 107,247 miles
  • 2022 – 105,018 miles
  • 2021 – 101,817 miles
  • 2020 – 97,413 miles
  • 2019 – 90,352 miles
  • 2018 – 82,527 miles
  • 2017 – 75,366 miles
  • 2016 – 70,317 miles
  • 2015 – 65,582 miles
  • 2014 – 60,866 miles
  • 2013 – 56,179 miles
  • 2012 – 52,884 miles
  • 2011 – 47,567 miles
  • 2010 – 42,311 miles
  • 2009 – 40,855 miles
  • 2008 – 23,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,620 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn/perishing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    849365192755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn/perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,620 miles (+4,322)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    307364523119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush slightly worn/perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,298 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    448662400811
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail116,286 miles (+5,346)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,286 miles
    Test number
    904079950766
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass110,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    404170763376
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,940 miles (+3,693)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    951808806193
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,247 miles (+2,229)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,247 miles
    Test number
    625398025211
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,018 miles
    Test number
    526756628476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail105,018 miles (+29)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,018 miles
    Test number
    538446034063
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,989 miles (+3,172)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,989 miles
    Test number
    884685363551
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,817 miles (+4,404)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    819743765192
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,413 miles (+7,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,413 miles
    Test number
    839581362614
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass90,352 miles (+7,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    247320247324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass82,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    807300092353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,527 miles (+7,161)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    330578737058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass75,366 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    999714813247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail75,358 miles (+5,041)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    924138390766
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,317 miles (+4,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,317 miles
    Test number
    657643008456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass65,582 miles (+4,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,582 miles
    Test number
    135879145072
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass60,866 miles (+4,687)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,866 miles
    Test number
    268007654011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass56,179 miles (+3,295)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    835499743053
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Pass52,884 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    206771952069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,567 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    706094261054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,498 miles (+5,187)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,498 miles
    Test number
    126050161466
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass42,311 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,311 miles
    Test number
    454671170070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,855 miles (+102)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,855 miles
    Test number
    191943009293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight o/s/r brake bind

  27. Fail40,753 miles (+17,689)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,753 miles
    Test number
    210599299163
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight o/s/r brake bind

  28. Pass23,064 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,064 miles
    Test number
    510082368111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,359 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    562486308167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear fog lamp part obscured by tow hitch.
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriated.

Questions about LR05 SXV

Does LR05 SXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SXV is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SXV?
The MOT on LR05 SXV is valid until 11 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 SXV done?
LR05 SXV was recorded at 120,620 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,466 miles a year.
Has LR05 SXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SXV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 SXV 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 SXV find?
LR05 SXV passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; offside front macpherson strut top bush slightly worn/perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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