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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 SYEMOT history

LR05 SYE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR05 SYE silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,732 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SYE was last recorded at 124,732 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,655 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
5,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,732 miles
  • 2025 – 122,450 miles
  • 2024 – 120,073 miles
  • 2023 – 118,151 miles
  • 2022 – 115,540 miles
  • 2021 – 112,121 miles
  • 2020 – 110,902 miles
  • 2019 – 106,821 miles
  • 2018 – 100,622 miles
  • 2017 – 93,320 miles
  • 2016 – 85,166 miles
  • 2015 – 77,292 miles
  • 2014 – 69,498 miles
  • 2013 – 62,506 miles
  • 2012 – 56,128 miles
  • 2011 – 49,701 miles
  • 2010 – 41,841 miles
  • 2009 – 33,782 miles
  • 2008 – 27,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,732 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,732 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,732 miles
    Test number
    709760254756
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail124,655 miles (+2,205)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,655 miles
    Test number
    440648072122
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCatalyst converter defected
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass122,450 miles (+2,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    221299294547
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass120,073 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,073 miles
    Test number
    354366849608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,063 miles (+1,912)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,063 miles
    Test number
    858234990932
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has bad oil leak

  6. Pass118,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,151 miles
    Test number
    335887489887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail118,151 miles (+2,611)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,151 miles
    Test number
    690251128554
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass115,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    871520622346
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust paste covered around the catalytic converter

  9. Fail115,540 miles (+3,419)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    525481942453
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust paste covered around the catalytic converter

  10. Pass112,121 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,121 miles
    Test number
    484815328724
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass110,902 miles (+4,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,902 miles
    Test number
    972990974862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,821 miles (+6,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,821 miles
    Test number
    301996044707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,622 miles (+7,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,622 miles
    Test number
    560860251483
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre slighty wearing uneven

  14. Pass93,320 miles (+8,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,320 miles
    Test number
    339258974781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,166 miles (+7,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,166 miles
    Test number
    603798939813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear box starting to rust outer skin

  16. Pass77,292 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    976417025177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf wheel bearing very slight noise
    • NoteRear box starting to rust

  17. Fail77,292 miles (+7,794)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    236287725431
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear box starting to rust

  18. Pass69,498 miles (+6,992)12 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,498 miles
    Test number
    587857124137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise brake pedal rubber wear
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass62,506 miles (+6,378)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,506 miles
    Test number
    318037023133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise brake pedal rubber starting to wear.
    • NoteAdvise petrol cap rubber.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass56,128 miles (+6,427)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    496015522167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass49,701 miles (+7,860)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,701 miles
    Test number
    946006321115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass41,841 miles (+8,059)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,841 miles
    Test number
    830287920180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,782 miles (+6,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,782 miles
    Test number
    280858429194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass27,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    111990638123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 SYE

Does LR05 SYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SYE is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SYE?
The MOT on LR05 SYE is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 SYE done?
LR05 SYE was recorded at 124,732 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
Has LR05 SYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SYE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 SYE 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 SYE find?
LR05 SYE passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged; power steering pump has slight seepage.

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