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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 UHSMOT history

LR05 UHS is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LR05 UHS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
96,020 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 UHS
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 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 UHS was last recorded at 96,020 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,264 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,756 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,020 miles
  • 2025 – 92,264 miles
  • 2024 – 87,637 miles
  • 2023 – 83,039 miles
  • 2022 – 83,016 miles
  • 2021 – 81,273 miles
  • 2019 – 74,133 miles
  • 2018 – 63,252 miles
  • 2017 – 56,141 miles
  • 2016 – 48,290 miles
  • 2015 – 45,551 miles
  • 2014 – 42,282 miles
  • 2013 – 39,593 miles
  • 2012 – 35,500 miles
  • 2011 – 31,623 miles
  • 2010 – 26,377 miles
  • 2009 – 19,735 miles
  • 2008 – 15,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,020 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,020 miles (+3,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,020 miles
    Test number
    735820281574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,264 miles (+4,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    267333346380
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,637 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,637 miles
    Test number
    245754332487
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,626 miles (+4,587)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,626 miles
    Test number
    679769714406
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,039 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    676300810689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,016 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    949167425834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,273 miles (+14)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    610771507727
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,259 miles (+7,126)8 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,259 miles
    Test number
    500533779717
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass74,133 miles (+10,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,133 miles
    Test number
    508472029663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,252 miles
    Test number
    483645096878
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated to excess
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

  11. Fail63,252 miles (+7,111)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,252 miles
    Test number
    932660532266
    • FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed From inside (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated to excess
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass56,141 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,141 miles
    Test number
    791846504923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,942 miles (+7,652)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    107286098706
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  14. Pass48,290 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,290 miles
    Test number
    471263866245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,551 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    658236165075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,282 miles (+2,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,282 miles
    Test number
    777749064025
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass39,593 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    519773573067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,500 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,500 miles
    Test number
    877420672016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,623 miles (+5,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,623 miles
    Test number
    175227961015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,377 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,377 miles
    Test number
    212436270007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,735 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,735 miles
    Test number
    222906079056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,731 miles (+4,195)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    314375279054
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass15,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    563717518108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 UHS

Does LR05 UHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 UHS is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 UHS?
The MOT on LR05 UHS is valid until 21 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 UHS done?
LR05 UHS was recorded at 96,020 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has LR05 UHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 UHS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 UHS 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 UHS find?
LR05 UHS passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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