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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 AVXMOT history

LR54 AVX is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LR54 AVX blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
109,789 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 AVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR54 AVX was last recorded at 109,789 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,958 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
831 miles
Average per year
4,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,789 miles
  • 2024 – 108,958 miles
  • 2023 – 107,663 miles
  • 2021 – 101,978 miles
  • 2020 – 91,188 miles
  • 2019 – 79,826 miles
  • 2018 – 71,546 miles
  • 2017 – 70,899 miles
  • 2016 – 67,583 miles
  • 2015 – 63,172 miles
  • 2014 – 58,344 miles
  • 2013 – 52,661 miles
  • 2012 – 47,723 miles
  • 2011 – 43,898 miles
  • 2010 – 39,333 miles
  • 2009 – 33,039 miles
  • 2008 – 23,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,789 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap temp type

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail109,789 miles (+831)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,789 miles
    Test number
    557833970511
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass108,958 miles (+1,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,958 miles
    Test number
    271827222632
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both back box mountings (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,663 miles
    Test number
    561310498128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap temp type

  4. Fail107,663 miles (+5,685)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,663 miles
    Test number
    426800272625
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap temp type

  5. Pass101,978 miles (+10,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,978 miles
    Test number
    664932103905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,188 miles (+455)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,188 miles
    Test number
    787316617828
    • MinorNearside Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail90,733 miles (+10,907)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,733 miles
    Test number
    182510375138
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass79,826 miles (+8,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    783317101902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,546 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,546 miles
    Test number
    873227985113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front shock absorber top mounts splitting
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded & in poor condition

  10. Fail71,534 miles (+635)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,534 miles
    Test number
    557668037539
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front shock absorber top mounts splitting

  11. Pass70,899 miles (+3,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    515477898800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back mount (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass67,583 miles (+4,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    206656050170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges,offside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing getting noisy,cuts in nearside front tyre

  13. Pass63,172 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    367362545119
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges+cuts+perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded,oil leaks,rear number plate fading,front suspension arm bushes wearing

  14. Fail63,171 miles (+4,827)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    709512145183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges+cuts+perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded,oil leaks,rear number plate fading,front suspension arm bushes wearing

  15. Pass58,344 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    307554854120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,661 miles (+4,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,661 miles
    Test number
    525986433119
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition,brake discs wearing,slight brake binding from rear brakes

  17. Pass47,723 miles (+3,825)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,723 miles
    Test number
    665676272056
    • NoteExhaust backbox deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  18. Pass43,898 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,898 miles
    Test number
    538256471065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroding slightly
    • NoteOil around inner cv boots

  19. Fail43,898 miles (+4,565)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,898 miles
    Test number
    608066971070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroding slightly
    • NoteOil around inner cv boots

  20. Pass39,333 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,333 miles
    Test number
    503877370017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,039 miles (+9,069)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    324438579069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,970 miles
    Test number
    863598888089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 AVX

Does LR54 AVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 AVX expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 AVX?
The MOT on LR54 AVX expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 AVX done?
LR54 AVX was recorded at 109,789 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,808 miles a year.
Has LR54 AVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 AVX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 AVX 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 LR54 AVX find?
LR54 AVX failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, and 1 more.

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