MINI
Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR05 VLSMOT history
LR05 VLS is a green petrol MINI first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,340 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 53,340 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,724 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VLS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VLS was last recorded at 53,340 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 50,568 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,772 miles
- Average per year
- 2,724 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,340 miles
- 2025 – 50,568 miles
- 2024 – 48,018 miles
- 2023 – 45,147 miles
- 2022 – 43,471 miles
- 2021 – 40,937 miles
- 2020 – 38,633 miles
- 2019 – 35,462 miles
- 2017 – 32,866 miles
- 2016 – 29,329 miles
- 2015 – 26,585 miles
- 2014 – 23,493 miles
- 2013 – 20,337 miles
- 2012 – 14,141 miles
- 2011 – 13,969 miles
- 2010 – 10,618 miles
- 2009 – 7,113 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,340 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,340 miles (+2,772)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 53,340 miles
- Test number
- 264178883216
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass50,568 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 50,568 miles
- Test number
- 681942126997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail50,568 miles (+2,550)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,568 miles
- Test number
- 255600962333
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,018 miles (+2,871)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 48,018 miles
- Test number
- 661510559989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,147 miles (+1,676)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 45,147 miles
- Test number
- 115288309092
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,471 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 43,471 miles
- Test number
- 401436238191
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,937 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 40,937 miles
- Test number
- 650288975103
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail40,935 miles (+2,302)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,935 miles
- Test number
- 241130751484
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass38,633 miles (+3,171)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,633 miles
- Test number
- 587929613297
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTail box corroded
Pass35,462 miles (+2,596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 35,462 miles
- Test number
- 782320942168
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass32,866 miles (+3,537)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 32,866 miles
- Test number
- 660198160894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,329 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 29,329 miles
- Test number
- 697348702219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,585 miles (+22)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 26,585 miles
- Test number
- 697382045123
- NoteOIL LEAKING
Fail26,563 miles (+3,070)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,563 miles
- Test number
- 207310045471
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOIL LEAKING
Pass23,493 miles (+3,156)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 23,493 miles
- Test number
- 528653514108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,337 miles (+6,196)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 20,337 miles
- Test number
- 247573803409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,141 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 14,141 miles
- Test number
- 509775802104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,969 miles (+3,351)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 13,969 miles
- Test number
- 656968911180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,618 miles (+3,505)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 10,618 miles
- Test number
- 453691320155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,113 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 7,113 miles
- Test number
- 212376429149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,080 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,080 miles
- Test number
- 620920029109
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about LR05 VLS
- Does LR05 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VLS is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VLS?
- The MOT on LR05 VLS is valid until 28 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 VLS done?
- LR05 VLS was recorded at 53,340 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,724 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VLS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VLS 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 VLS find?
- LR05 VLS passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front power steering pump has slight seepage; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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