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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VLAMOT history

LR05 VLA is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LR05 VLA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,523 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VLA was last recorded at 150,523 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 4,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,679 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,844 miles
Average per year
7,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,523 miles
  • 2025 – 145,679 miles
  • 2024 – 142,064 miles
  • 2023 – 135,326 miles
  • 2021 – 126,031 miles
  • 2020 – 119,800 miles
  • 2019 – 103,332 miles
  • 2018 – 86,992 miles
  • 2017 – 76,309 miles
  • 2016 – 65,545 miles
  • 2015 – 57,727 miles
  • 2014 – 55,640 miles
  • 2013 – 51,526 miles
  • 2012 – 37,235 miles
  • 2011 – 23,442 miles
  • 2010 – 19,003 miles
  • 2009 – 15,263 miles
  • 2008 – 11,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,523 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe starting to split
  • AdvisoryRear underside corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTpms light onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,523 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,523 miles
    Test number
    972518680183
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip

  2. Fail150,520 miles (+4,841)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,520 miles
    Test number
    388664835852
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe starting to split
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a stone chip

  3. Pass145,679 miles (+3,615)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,679 miles
    Test number
    843079922556
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  4. Pass142,064 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,064 miles
    Test number
    889594374762
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  5. Fail142,061 miles (+6,735)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,061 miles
    Test number
    716699583662
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  6. Pass135,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,326 miles
    Test number
    464352575647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail135,320 miles (+9,289)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,320 miles
    Test number
    700821139221
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass126,031 miles (+6,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,031 miles
    Test number
    379674509145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass119,800 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,800 miles
    Test number
    693161227931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail119,796 miles (+16,464)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,796 miles
    Test number
    847748390200
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass103,332 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    679856092374
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail103,329 miles (+16,337)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    313114616336
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass86,992 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    166961614190
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTpms light on but not indicating a fault

  14. Fail86,992 miles (+10,683)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    129879013529
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTpms light on but not indicating a fault

  15. Pass76,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    647148495400
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail76,309 miles (+10,764)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    158936231116
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass65,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    211404719775
    • AdvisoryAll tyres low also cracked

  18. Fail65,545 miles (+7,818)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    858795358367
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres low also cracked

  19. Pass57,727 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    309215005159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    119604524291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,640 miles (+4,114)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    667798414242
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  22. Pass51,526 miles (+14,291)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    876264783186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,235 miles (+13,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    238090132103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,442 miles (+4,439)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,442 miles
    Test number
    627709521173
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs liped

  25. Pass19,003 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,003 miles
    Test number
    611032630134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass15,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,263 miles
    Test number
    142646229136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,263 miles (+3,651)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,263 miles
    Test number
    922676329132
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass11,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,612 miles
    Test number
    523006038117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VLA

Does LR05 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VLA is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VLA?
The MOT on LR05 VLA is valid until 16 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 VLA done?
LR05 VLA was recorded at 150,523 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,754 miles a year.
Has LR05 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VLA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VLA 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 VLA find?
LR05 VLA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 12 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside rear tyre slightly out of shape; oil leak, but not excessive, and 9 more.

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