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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 UHEMOT history

LR05 UHE is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LR05 UHE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
107,358 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 UHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 UHE was last recorded at 107,358 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,135 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,223 miles
Average per year
3,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,358 miles
  • 2025 – 106,135 miles
  • 2024 – 105,870 miles
  • 2023 – 105,521 miles
  • 2022 – 105,357 miles
  • 2021 – 104,330 miles
  • 2020 – 103,097 miles
  • 2019 – 101,270 miles
  • 2018 – 93,115 miles
  • 2017 – 88,649 miles
  • 2015 – 87,835 miles
  • 2014 – 86,957 miles
  • 2013 – 84,064 miles
  • 2012 – 81,844 miles
  • 2011 – 76,891 miles
  • 2010 – 63,218 miles
  • 2009 – 50,738 miles
  • 2008 – 40,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,358 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear suspension including rear springs

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,358 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    107,358 miles
    Test number
    873847655302
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear suspension including rear springs
  2. Fail107,358 miles (+1,223)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,358 miles
    Test number
    517284134580
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear suspension including rear springs
  3. Pass106,135 miles (+265)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    849887303280
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass105,870 miles (+349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,870 miles
    Test number
    526491432899
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass105,521 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,521 miles
    Test number
    701597259658
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass105,357 miles (+1,027)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,357 miles
    Test number
    179087407191
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass104,330 miles (+1,233)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,330 miles
    Test number
    218304319803
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass103,097 miles (+1,827)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,097 miles
    Test number
    943532116648
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass101,270 miles (+8,155)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    700097785704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
  10. Pass93,115 miles (+4,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    574306979567
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have also been greased
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass88,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    534922692101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,649 miles (+814)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    327125490438
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass87,835 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    810384201201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,957 miles (+2,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    818344944333
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes
  15. Pass84,064 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    225690603274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    799878352163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail81,844 miles (+4,953)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    925818152131
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass76,891 miles (+13,673)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,891 miles
    Test number
    675207751101
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges(on limits )
    • NoteEngine oil level on min
  19. Pass63,218 miles (+12,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    242079640167
    • NoteCoolant leak
  20. Pass50,738 miles (+10,632)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    513530959196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,106 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,106 miles
    Test number
    800018258130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,079 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,079 miles
    Test number
    232570638165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,962 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,962 miles
    Test number
    520167708152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    283258498056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 UHE

Does LR05 UHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 UHE is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 UHE?
The MOT on LR05 UHE is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 UHE done?
LR05 UHE was recorded at 107,358 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,735 miles a year.
Has LR05 UHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 UHE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 UHE 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 UHE find?
LR05 UHE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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