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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 XSXMOT history

LR05 XSX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

LR05 XSX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
141,376 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 XSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 XSX was last recorded at 141,376 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 8,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,043 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,333 miles
Average per year
7,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,376 miles
  • 2024 – 133,043 miles
  • 2023 – 126,717 miles
  • 2022 – 120,549 miles
  • 2021 – 118,513 miles
  • 2019 – 115,901 miles
  • 2018 – 105,589 miles
  • 2017 – 97,063 miles
  • 2016 – 91,497 miles
  • 2015 – 82,641 miles
  • 2014 – 65,250 miles
  • 2013 – 55,346 miles
  • 2012 – 46,102 miles
  • 2011 – 36,882 miles
  • 2010 – 28,614 miles
  • 2009 – 21,711 miles
  • 2008 – 15,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,376 miles (+8,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,376 miles
    Test number
    526446337017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass133,043 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,043 miles
    Test number
    874496638199
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail133,039 miles (+6,322)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,039 miles
    Test number
    965939819847
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass126,717 miles (+6,168)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,717 miles
    Test number
    963179914319
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass120,549 miles (+2,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,549 miles
    Test number
    888922312119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,513 miles (+2,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,513 miles
    Test number
    801015415131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both sides (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass115,901 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,901 miles
    Test number
    673979574472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail115,901 miles (+10,312)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,901 miles
    Test number
    299634035317
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass105,589 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    568018247119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail105,589 miles (+8,526)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    959708384023
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass97,063 miles (+5,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,063 miles
    Test number
    290117041610
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass91,497 miles (+8,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    964293209459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass82,641 miles (+17,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    815611725152
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,250 miles (+9,904)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    895011624169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,346 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,346 miles
    Test number
    505434023178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,294 miles (+9,192)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,294 miles
    Test number
    267332623413
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass46,102 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    699894622131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail46,053 miles (+9,171)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,053 miles
    Test number
    548593522171
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass36,882 miles (+8,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,882 miles
    Test number
    279374721459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,614 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    682635220169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,711 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    801894519179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,459 miles
    Test number
    630723128123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 XSX

Does LR05 XSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 XSX expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 XSX?
The MOT on LR05 XSX expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 XSX done?
LR05 XSX was recorded at 141,376 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
Has LR05 XSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 XSX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 XSX 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 XSX find?
LR05 XSX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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