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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VLNMOT history

LR05 VLN is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR05 VLN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,298 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR05 VLN was last recorded at 140,298 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,688 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,610 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,298 miles
  • 2025 – 137,688 miles
  • 2023 – 135,015 miles
  • 2022 – 131,889 miles
  • 2021 – 129,177 miles
  • 2020 – 122,314 miles
  • 2019 – 110,095 miles
  • 2018 – 102,857 miles
  • 2016 – 94,657 miles
  • 2014 – 83,664 miles
  • 2012 – 69,530 miles
  • 2011 – 61,463 miles
  • 2010 – 41,002 miles
  • 2009 – 34,964 miles
  • 2008 – 29,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated rear - both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - next to the joints with the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,298 miles
    Test number
    870489598743
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated rear - both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - next to the joints with the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,295 miles (+2,607)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,295 miles
    Test number
    409912296556
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated rear - both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - next to the joints with the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,688 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,688 miles
    Test number
    828301455075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side joint to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail137,626 miles (+2,611)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,626 miles
    Test number
    359131892098
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side joint to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides joint to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass135,015 miles (+3,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,015 miles
    Test number
    452982280462
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,889 miles (+2,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,889 miles
    Test number
    658556811607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass129,258 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,258 miles
    Test number
    842571276138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail129,177 miles (+6,863)7 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    625020274471
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass122,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,314 miles
    Test number
    453904910524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail122,314 miles (+4,492)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,314 miles
    Test number
    617743792202
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,822 miles (+7,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    714651371221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall ply cords not exposed
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass110,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,095 miles
    Test number
    991122491954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,095 miles (+7,238)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,095 miles
    Test number
    684237762168
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass102,857 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,857 miles
    Test number
    541586477948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail102,857 miles (+8,200)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,857 miles
    Test number
    929376572684
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass94,657 miles (+5,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,657 miles
    Test number
    759575397029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass88,727 miles (+5,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,727 miles
    Test number
    762223855222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass83,664 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    929319744336
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp lense missing

  19. Fail83,664 miles (+5,885)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    756435444378
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp lense missing

  20. Pass77,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,779 miles
    Test number
    265429504070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail77,779 miles (+6)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,779 miles
    Test number
    885168104067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  22. Fail77,773 miles (+8,243)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    486537104055
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass69,530 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    447733272283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,463 miles (+20,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    398140671258
    • NoteRadiator slightly leaking at near side front lower corner

  25. Pass41,002 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    620179550267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,964 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,964 miles
    Test number
    562736069242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    814915078252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VLN

Does LR05 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VLN is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VLN?
The MOT on LR05 VLN is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VLN done?
LR05 VLN was recorded at 140,298 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has LR05 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VLN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VLN 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 VLN find?
LR05 VLN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated rear - both sides; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - next to the joints with the hoses; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms.

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