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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 LWFMOT history

LR54 LWF is a red petrol MINI first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LR54 LWF red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,372 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LWF was last recorded at 117,372 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,430 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,942 miles
Average per year
5,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,372 miles
  • 2025 – 112,430 miles
  • 2024 – 110,904 miles
  • 2023 – 108,468 miles
  • 2022 – 105,855 miles
  • 2021 – 104,960 miles
  • 2020 – 101,839 miles
  • 2018 – 98,553 miles
  • 2017 – 90,091 miles
  • 2016 – 81,973 miles
  • 2015 – 74,165 miles
  • 2014 – 68,283 miles
  • 2013 – 57,172 miles
  • 2012 – 49,685 miles
  • 2011 – 41,902 miles
  • 2010 – 33,493 miles
  • 2008 – 26,882 miles
  • 2007 – 20,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,372 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Sub frame ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,372 miles (+4,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    283228534153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass112,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    359154166284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,430 miles (+1,526)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    811545068112
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass110,904 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,904 miles
    Test number
    971741782307
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail110,904 miles (+2,436)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,904 miles
    Test number
    900941359707
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust major leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass108,468 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,468 miles
    Test number
    836880722015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,465 miles (+2,610)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,465 miles
    Test number
    909400558620
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass105,855 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    662382868571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail105,855 miles (+895)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    991323785472
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass104,960 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,960 miles
    Test number
    782662923728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Sub frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail104,955 miles (+3,116)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,955 miles
    Test number
    109568097759
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both gaiters on same link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Sub frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass101,839 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,839 miles
    Test number
    622671626756
    • AdvisoryBattery light flashing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner wheel arch brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail101,836 miles (+3,283)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,836 miles
    Test number
    649212235677
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm inner ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light flashing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner wheel arch brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass98,553 miles (+8,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,553 miles
    Test number
    820717211142
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass90,091 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,091 miles
    Test number
    745523135429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,973 miles (+7,808)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    853648953292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    715691725104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,165 miles (+5,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    937085315175
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass68,283 miles (+11,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    285853624193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Pass57,172 miles (+7,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,172 miles
    Test number
    265731263085
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp glass broken
  21. Pass49,685 miles (+7,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,685 miles
    Test number
    207327522095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass41,902 miles (+8,409)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    618058221078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens broken
  23. Pass33,493 miles (+6,611)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,493 miles
    Test number
    161671540434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp glass broken
  24. Pass26,882 miles (+6,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,882 miles
    Test number
    580595448318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass20,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,535 miles
    Test number
    433202047474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,535 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,535 miles
    Test number
    613351647352
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LR54 LWF

Does LR54 LWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LWF is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LWF?
The MOT on LR54 LWF is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LWF done?
LR54 LWF was recorded at 117,372 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,287 miles a year.
Has LR54 LWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LWF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 LWF 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 LWF find?
LR54 LWF passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear coil spring corroded both side; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe.

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