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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VLLMOT history

LR05 VLL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LR05 VLL blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,051 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VLL was last recorded at 54,051 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,851 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,200 miles
Average per year
2,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,051 miles
  • 2024 – 50,851 miles
  • 2023 – 44,335 miles
  • 2022 – 42,641 miles
  • 2021 – 41,089 miles
  • 2020 – 37,952 miles
  • 2019 – 36,589 miles
  • 2018 – 35,807 miles
  • 2017 – 33,940 miles
  • 2016 – 33,393 miles
  • 2015 – 32,634 miles
  • 2014 – 29,200 miles
  • 2013 – 27,174 miles
  • 2012 – 23,334 miles
  • 2011 – 21,061 miles
  • 2010 – 18,576 miles
  • 2009 – 17,017 miles
  • 2008 – 15,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,051 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,051 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    595443954200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass50,851 miles (+6,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,851 miles
    Test number
    950513679872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,335 miles (+1,694)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    865575546780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  4. Pass42,641 miles (+1,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    205576682595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass41,089 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    279968848993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,952 miles (+1,363)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    153267954440
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass36,589 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,589 miles
    Test number
    857699669384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,807 miles (+1,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,807 miles
    Test number
    997028529474
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass33,940 miles (+547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,940 miles
    Test number
    934241929348
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass33,393 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,393 miles
    Test number
    908143486966
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass32,634 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,634 miles
    Test number
    115007275426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,200 miles (+2,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,200 miles
    Test number
    189268994062
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHS...

  13. Pass27,174 miles (+3,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,174 miles
    Test number
    126129773473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass23,334 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,334 miles
    Test number
    466184772025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,061 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,061 miles
    Test number
    108525071058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,576 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,576 miles
    Test number
    571895470091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,017 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,017 miles
    Test number
    473014489000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,244 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,244 miles
    Test number
    934409098095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,235 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,235 miles
    Test number
    784148198006
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LR05 VLL

Does LR05 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VLL is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VLL?
The MOT on LR05 VLL is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VLL done?
LR05 VLL was recorded at 54,051 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,165 miles a year.
Has LR05 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VLL has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2008.
Has the mileage on LR05 VLL 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 VLL find?
LR05 VLL passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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