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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 XUGMOT history

LR05 XUG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LR05 XUG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
63,939 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 XUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 XUG was last recorded at 63,939 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2011: 11,750 miles, lower than 29,999 miles on 13 Apr 2010.

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
63,936 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,939 miles
  • 2024 – 61,431 miles
  • 2023 – 59,762 miles
  • 2022 – 58,094 miles
  • 2021 – 56,640 miles
  • 2019 – 54,564 miles
  • 2018 – 52,622 miles
  • 2017 – 51,203 miles
  • 2016 – 47,873 miles
  • 2015 – 45,083 miles
  • 2014 – 42,537 miles
  • 2013 – 38,915 miles
  • 2012 – 35,232 miles
  • 2011 – 11,750 miles
  • 2010 – 29,999 miles
  • 2009 – 25,153 miles
  • 2008 – 20,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,939 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy bake box exhaust (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,939 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    245593058838
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy bake box exhaust (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Fail63,936 miles (+2,505)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    875266063762
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy bake box exhaust (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass61,431 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    961723502690
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail61,409 miles (+1,647)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    327427162666
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass59,762 miles (+1,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    335888285482
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass58,094 miles (+1,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    531579635055
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass56,640 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,640 miles
    Test number
    515264933684
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail56,637 miles (+2,073)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    162203485937
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass54,564 miles (+1,942)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,564 miles
    Test number
    363973550401
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass52,622 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,622 miles
    Test number
    855203466986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,203 miles (+3,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    466230138757
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass47,873 miles (+2,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    887842762068
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass45,083 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    949785505138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,537 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    416527104145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,510 miles (+3,595)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,510 miles
    Test number
    296386504492
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass38,915 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    139459713109
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  17. Fail38,911 miles (+3,679)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    536326613108
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  18. Pass35,232 miles (+23,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,232 miles
    Test number
    296031302165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass11,750 miles (-18,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,750 miles
    Test number
    965945091017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,999 miles (+4,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,999 miles
    Test number
    554633200167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass25,153 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,153 miles
    Test number
    113820749144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,359 miles
    Test number
    210879448124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 XUG

Does LR05 XUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 XUG is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 XUG?
The MOT on LR05 XUG is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 XUG done?
LR05 XUG was recorded at 63,939 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,501 miles a year.
Has LR05 XUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 XUG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 XUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 XUG find?
LR05 XUG passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust noisy bake box exhaust.

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