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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VOUMOT history

LR05 VOU is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LR05 VOU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,074 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VOU
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 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VOU was last recorded at 63,074 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,888 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,186 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,074 miles
  • 2025 – 60,888 miles
  • 2024 – 57,514 miles
  • 2023 – 52,645 miles
  • 2022 – 51,819 miles
  • 2021 – 51,091 miles
  • 2020 – 50,763 miles
  • 2019 – 48,843 miles
  • 2018 – 46,458 miles
  • 2017 – 43,716 miles
  • 2015 – 40,795 miles
  • 2014 – 38,017 miles
  • 2013 – 35,673 miles
  • 2012 – 31,958 miles
  • 2011 – 28,643 miles
  • 2010 – 25,564 miles
  • 2009 – 21,390 miles
  • 2008 – 17,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,074 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under vehicle both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,074 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,074 miles
    Test number
    397178909764
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under vehicle both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail63,074 miles (+2,186)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,074 miles
    Test number
    633245629815
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear under vehicle both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,888 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,888 miles
    Test number
    808421724882
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,847 miles (+3,333)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    552078645871
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,514 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    483844422939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,645 miles (+826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    143155305847
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,819 miles (+172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,819 miles
    Test number
    625512535912
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,647 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    680075492867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,645 miles (+554)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,645 miles
    Test number
    651759256466
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass51,091 miles (+328)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    563927271206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass50,763 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    351770924185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,843 miles (+2,385)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    763672856475
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake dics low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass46,458 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    118754955744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,716 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,716 miles
    Test number
    545440133636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,795 miles
    Test number
    107141245151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slightly rap rough

  16. Fail40,795 miles (+2,778)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,795 miles
    Test number
    576184086962
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,017 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,017 miles
    Test number
    168253324378
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass35,673 miles (+3,715)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    836204823334
    • NoteNear side rear tyre tread cracked
    • NoteOff side rear tyre tread cracked

  19. Pass31,958 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,958 miles
    Test number
    495341712354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,643 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    347661511330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,564 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,564 miles
    Test number
    464754010360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,390 miles (+3,506)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,390 miles
    Test number
    410674619361
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass17,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,884 miles
    Test number
    571840438330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 VOU

Does LR05 VOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VOU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VOU?
The MOT on LR05 VOU is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VOU done?
LR05 VOU was recorded at 63,074 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has LR05 VOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VOU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VOU 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 VOU find?
LR05 VOU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under vehicle both sides; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working up to 1/2 not functioning, and 8 more.

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