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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 VPNMOT history

LR05 VPN is a silver petrol MINI first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

LR05 VPN silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2025
Mileage
107,102 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VPN was last recorded at 107,102 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 3,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2012: 39,459 miles, lower than 39,553 miles on 22 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,407 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,695 miles
Average per year
5,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,102 miles
  • 2023 – 103,407 miles
  • 2022 – 100,054 miles
  • 2021 – 94,946 miles
  • 2019 – 93,693 miles
  • 2018 – 81,534 miles
  • 2017 – 70,417 miles
  • 2016 – 60,282 miles
  • 2015 – 59,278 miles
  • 2014 – 54,525 miles
  • 2013 – 46,720 miles
  • 2012 – 39,459 miles
  • 2011 – 29,902 miles
  • 2010 – 27,288 miles
  • 2009 – 22,516 miles
  • 2008 – 14,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,102 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r to front suspect under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,102 miles (+3,695)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,102 miles
    Test number
    386216412276
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r to front suspect under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,407 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,407 miles
    Test number
    403064076224
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,054 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,054 miles
    Test number
    755881849412
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted including both sills covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r to front suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,946 miles (+1,253)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,946 miles
    Test number
    414189578948
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,693 miles (+12,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    165649623875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  6. Pass81,534 miles (+11,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    391341559909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass70,417 miles (+10,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,417 miles
    Test number
    218980713302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,282 miles
    Test number
    137590258941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,231 miles (+953)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,231 miles
    Test number
    789347861467
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass59,278 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    821005483816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,273 miles (+4,748)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,273 miles
    Test number
    464232271429
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2m/m

  12. Pass54,525 miles (+7,805)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    785698114384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer bracket broken

  13. Pass46,720 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    767698913356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,459 miles (-94)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,459 miles
    Test number
    868881632349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,553 miles (+9,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,553 miles
    Test number
    785127422347
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass29,902 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,902 miles
    Test number
    949722911396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,288 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,288 miles
    Test number
    122615530397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,516 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,516 miles
    Test number
    581278129348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,884 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,884 miles
    Test number
    754369628358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,250 miles
    Test number
    563558288039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VPN

Does LR05 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VPN expired on 21 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VPN?
The MOT on LR05 VPN expired on 21 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VPN done?
LR05 VPN was recorded at 107,102 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
Has LR05 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VPN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LR05 VPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 VPN find?
LR05 VPN passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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