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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VKEMOT history

LR05 VKE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LR05 VKE silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,016 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VKE was last recorded at 158,016 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,293 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,723 miles
Average per year
6,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,016 miles
  • 2025 – 153,293 miles
  • 2024 – 148,294 miles
  • 2023 – 145,006 miles
  • 2022 – 139,311 miles
  • 2021 – 134,223 miles
  • 2019 – 127,145 miles
  • 2018 – 124,069 miles
  • 2017 – 120,497 miles
  • 2016 – 115,431 miles
  • 2015 – 109,515 miles
  • 2014 – 105,139 miles
  • 2013 – 96,646 miles
  • 2012 – 83,070 miles
  • 2011 – 70,415 miles
  • 2010 – 64,494 miles
  • 2009 – 55,123 miles
  • 2008 – 41,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,016 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryFront number plate crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *** Strong advise *** (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing and corroded ** Strong advise ** (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,016 miles (+4,723)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,016 miles
    Test number
    231457537258
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *** Strong advise *** (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing and corroded ** Strong advise ** (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,293 miles (+4,999)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    153,293 miles
    Test number
    113837332153
    • Advisory*** Nearside rear tyre inner edge heavily offshape ***
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong advise *** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer pad wearing low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,294 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,294 miles
    Test number
    398638565256
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail148,273 miles (+3,267)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,273 miles
    Test number
    470102724072
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass145,006 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,006 miles
    Test number
    475613575706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,992 miles (+33)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,992 miles
    Test number
    460045918098
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail144,959 miles (+5,648)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,959 miles
    Test number
    649624301409
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass139,311 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,311 miles
    Test number
    113887461072
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail139,289 miles (+5,066)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,289 miles
    Test number
    222977941906
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,223 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,223 miles
    Test number
    901447016376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,219 miles (+7,074)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,219 miles
    Test number
    777892633466
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,145 miles (+32)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,145 miles
    Test number
    579171666622
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail127,113 miles (+3,044)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,113 miles
    Test number
    146766348993
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass124,069 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,069 miles
    Test number
    725957830295
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/ s/ r power steering leak slight
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  15. Fail124,068 miles (+3,571)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,068 miles
    Test number
    157506598169
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/ s/ r power steering leak slight
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  16. Pass120,497 miles (+5,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,497 miles
    Test number
    500097880511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass115,431 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,431 miles
    Test number
    910564472477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,515 miles (+4,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    155875055151
    • NoteOffside rear wheel binding slightly

  19. Pass105,139 miles (+8,493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,139 miles
    Test number
    266874754117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,646 miles (+13,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,646 miles
    Test number
    385725863120
    • NoteExhaust corrosion apparant

  21. Pass83,070 miles (+12,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,070 miles
    Test number
    338937002054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,415 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    187180711468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,494 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    953644310087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,123 miles (+13,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,123 miles
    Test number
    590365219073
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass41,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    423088208030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VKE

Does LR05 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VKE is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VKE?
The MOT on LR05 VKE is valid until 24 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 VKE done?
LR05 VKE was recorded at 158,016 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 6,353 miles a year.
Has LR05 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VKE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 VKE 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 VKE find?
LR05 VKE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipes corroded; front number plate cracked; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil *** strong advise ***, and 3 more.

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