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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 LWMMOT history

LR54 LWM is a red petrol MINI first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LR54 LWM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,051 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LWM was last recorded at 152,051 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 3,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,390 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,661 miles
Average per year
6,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,051 miles
  • 2025 – 148,390 miles
  • 2024 – 144,703 miles
  • 2023 – 139,565 miles
  • 2021 – 134,819 miles
  • 2020 – 125,542 miles
  • 2019 – 117,608 miles
  • 2018 – 117,300 miles
  • 2017 – 116,551 miles
  • 2016 – 109,420 miles
  • 2015 – 104,767 miles
  • 2013 – 97,437 miles
  • 2012 – 89,768 miles
  • 2011 – 76,812 miles
  • 2010 – 64,106 miles
  • 2009 – 52,231 miles
  • 2008 – 41,128 miles
  • 2007 – 32,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,051 miles (+3,661)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,051 miles
    Test number
    251835923420
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,390 miles (+3,687)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,390 miles
    Test number
    247664774209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass144,703 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,703 miles
    Test number
    578007001569
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 exhaust repaired with putty.

  4. Fail144,687 miles (+5,122)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,687 miles
    Test number
    223668747472
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass139,565 miles (+4,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,565 miles
    Test number
    565544033539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,819 miles (+9,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,819 miles
    Test number
    525409547920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,542 miles
    Test number
    624695198031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail125,539 miles (+7,931)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,539 miles
    Test number
    671723572334
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,608 miles (+308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,608 miles
    Test number
    463434906346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass117,300 miles (+749)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    453801154870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing/worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F inner rear wishbone bush perishing/worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S/F lower wishbone ball joint

  11. Pass116,551 miles (+7,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    840400081186
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass109,420 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,420 miles
    Test number
    277421859548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,767 miles (+7,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,767 miles
    Test number
    237333855164
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r brake pads 80% worn

  14. Pass97,437 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    945817053392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail97,369 miles (+7,601)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    485515653411
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,768 miles (+12,956)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    506394652390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,812 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    305946651380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,665 miles (+12,559)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    489430751498
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass64,106 miles (+11,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    711994950348
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass52,231 miles (+11,103)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    111039849352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bald on inside on legal limit

  21. Pass41,128 miles (+8,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    462111758328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,787 miles
    Test number
    252314457397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 LWM

Does LR54 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LWM is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LWM?
The MOT on LR54 LWM is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LWM done?
LR54 LWM was recorded at 152,051 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,421 miles a year.
Has LR54 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LWM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 LWM 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 LWM find?
LR54 LWM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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