MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LR05 VMCMOT history
LR05 VMC is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,204 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,204 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,572 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VMC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VMC was last recorded at 97,204 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 6,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,997 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,207 miles
- Average per year
- 4,572 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,204 miles
- 2025 – 90,997 miles
- 2024 – 84,768 miles
- 2023 – 84,677 miles
- 2022 – 78,975 miles
- 2021 – 73,071 miles
- 2020 – 68,156 miles
- 2019 – 61,081 miles
- 2018 – 52,827 miles
- 2017 – 42,529 miles
- 2016 – 39,488 miles
- 2015 – 36,046 miles
- 2014 – 32,993 miles
- 2013 – 30,901 miles
- 2012 – 28,449 miles
- 2011 – 26,377 miles
- 2010 – 22,870 miles
- 2009 – 19,663 miles
- 2008 – 16,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,204 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,204 miles (+6,207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,204 miles
- Test number
- 606962201372
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,997 miles (+6,229)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 90,997 miles
- Test number
- 871500711880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,768 miles (+91)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,768 miles
- Test number
- 776506627530
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,677 miles (+5,702)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,677 miles
- Test number
- 249133089852
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits to high 1.80 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blow at joint. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,975 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 78,975 miles
- Test number
- 826564242890
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,975 miles (+5,904)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,975 miles
- Test number
- 519022613081
- 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,071 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 73,071 miles
- Test number
- 306520634968
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail73,071 miles (+4,915)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,071 miles
- Test number
- 709664395575
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass68,156 miles (+7,075)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 68,156 miles
- Test number
- 382918992175
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass61,081 miles (+8,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 61,081 miles
- Test number
- 665487676683
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,827 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 52,827 miles
- Test number
- 412556633353
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail52,814 miles (+10,285)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,814 miles
- Test number
- 552228598570
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass42,529 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 42,529 miles
- Test number
- 332415624376
- AdvisoryENG OIL LEAK
- AdvisoryNearside Front BUMPER DAMAGE
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 195/55/16
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BENT /CORRODED/SPLIT OUTER SHELL
- AdvisoryRear LAMP UNITS OPAQUE LENSES
Fail42,529 miles (+3,041)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,529 miles
- Test number
- 950124882124
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AS MARKED YELLOW (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryENG OIL LEAK
- AdvisoryNearside Front BUMPER DAMAGE
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 195/55/16
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BENT /CORRODED/SPLIT OUTER SHELL
- AdvisoryRear LAMP UNITS OPAQUE LENSES
Pass39,488 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,488 miles
- Test number
- 841109436743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,487 miles (+3,441)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,487 miles
- Test number
- 403148494661
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail36,046 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,046 miles
- Test number
- 828804575166
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass36,046 miles (+3,053)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 36,046 miles
- Test number
- 906484275102
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass32,993 miles (+2,092)6 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 32,993 miles
- Test number
- 687447664130
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre flat
- NoteNearside rear tyre flat
- NoteOffside rear tyre flat
Pass30,901 miles (+2,452)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 30,901 miles
- Test number
- 597728063142
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass28,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 28,449 miles
- Test number
- 305364072112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,449 miles (+2,072)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,449 miles
- Test number
- 326574472172
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass26,377 miles (+3,507)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,377 miles
- Test number
- 216431071168
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs have surface corrosion on them
Pass22,870 miles (+3,207)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 22,870 miles
- Test number
- 230187360149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,663 miles (+3,528)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 19,663 miles
- Test number
- 371085489090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,135 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 16,135 miles
- Test number
- 790145008134
- NoteAll four tyres starting to crack on treads
Questions about LR05 VMC
- Does LR05 VMC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VMC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VMC?
- The MOT on LR05 VMC is valid until 7 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 VMC done?
- LR05 VMC was recorded at 97,204 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,572 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VMC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VMC 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 VMC find?
- LR05 VMC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; oil leak, but not excessive.
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