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Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 UKBMOT history

LR05 UKB is an orange petrol MINI first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LR05 UKB orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,227 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 UKB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 UKB was last recorded at 134,227 miles on 18 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2026: 134,227 miles, lower than 134,266 miles on 14 Aug 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,266 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,227 miles
  • 2022 – 133,121 miles
  • 2021 – 128,449 miles
  • 2020 – 124,222 miles
  • 2019 – 120,632 miles
  • 2018 – 118,596 miles
  • 2017 – 106,852 miles
  • 2016 – 97,012 miles
  • 2015 – 77,028 miles
  • 2014 – 62,851 miles
  • 2013 – 49,665 miles
  • 2012 – 36,341 miles
  • 2010 – 29,156 miles
  • 2009 – 19,526 miles
  • 2008 – 7,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,227 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,227 miles (-39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    797946618153
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail134,266 miles (+1,145)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,266 miles
    Test number
    340715543745
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass133,121 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    645158673821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,449 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    899531713530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,222 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,222 miles
    Test number
    973971638050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,194 miles (+3,562)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,194 miles
    Test number
    134244692306
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,632 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    770967952756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,596 miles (+11,744)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    612244767270
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,852 miles (+9,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    626146957668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  10. Pass97,012 miles (+19,984)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    446082388850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,028 miles (+14,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    468160095140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    559084074141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail62,851 miles (+13,186)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    599250674117
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass49,665 miles (+13,324)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    695486353195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,341 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,341 miles
    Test number
    906728752066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,156 miles (+9,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,156 miles
    Test number
    402416010220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,526 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    311467789123
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass19,526 miles (+11,798)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    360407789174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,728 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    7,728 miles
    Test number
    913181598111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass7,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,694 miles
    Test number
    411118898001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 UKB

Does LR05 UKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 UKB is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 UKB?
The MOT on LR05 UKB is valid until 17 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 UKB done?
LR05 UKB was recorded at 134,227 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has LR05 UKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 UKB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 UKB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 UKB find?
LR05 UKB passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint.

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