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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 LWOMOT history

LR54 LWO is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

LR54 LWO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
105,869 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LWO was last recorded at 105,869 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,606 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
4,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,869 miles
  • 2023 – 105,606 miles
  • 2022 – 103,746 miles
  • 2020 – 102,572 miles
  • 2019 – 96,921 miles
  • 2018 – 92,522 miles
  • 2017 – 86,580 miles
  • 2016 – 79,402 miles
  • 2015 – 73,168 miles
  • 2014 – 68,591 miles
  • 2013 – 66,032 miles
  • 2012 – 63,143 miles
  • 2010 – 59,090 miles
  • 2009 – 55,787 miles
  • 2008 – 48,811 miles
  • 2007 – 34,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,869 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,869 miles (+263)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,869 miles
    Test number
    578718972651
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,606 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,606 miles
    Test number
    889707789865
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail105,606 miles (+1,860)2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,606 miles
    Test number
    665631417562
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,746 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,746 miles
    Test number
    349758409050
    • AdvisoryBoth cdip beam pattens getting poor
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine cooling fan not working (Advise attention
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding near flexi hose
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake rubbing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear

  5. Fail103,736 miles (+1,164)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,736 miles
    Test number
    950955547805
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,572 miles (+5,651)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,572 miles
    Test number
    537206228472
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,921 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    481939916071
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet supports worn
    • AdvisoryTyre light on

  8. Fail96,918 miles (+4,396)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,918 miles
    Test number
    818831146471
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet supports worn
    • AdvisoryTyre light on

  9. Pass92,522 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    719148501710
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts worn

  10. Fail92,522 miles (+5,942)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    903660376299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts worn

  11. Pass86,580 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,580 miles
    Test number
    743567981844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,402 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    376624538844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DOOR MIRROR INSECURE
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail79,347 miles (+6,179)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    202726441154
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim too low NOT EVEN ON THE GAUGE (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REARMOST BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DOOR MIRROR INSECURE
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass73,168 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    817269115073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is of a non run flat type

  15. Fail73,168 miles (+4,577)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    436289015053
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is of a non run flat type

  16. Pass68,591 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    136947434432
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin has corroded away

  17. Fail68,591 miles (+2,559)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,591 miles
    Test number
    829557434041
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin has corroded away

  18. Pass66,032 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,032 miles
    Test number
    547725333049
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear back box rusty.

  19. Fail66,032 miles (+2,889)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,032 miles
    Test number
    445171033064
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear back box rusty.

  20. Pass63,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    195491132029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,143 miles (+4,053)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    628631432081
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass59,090 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    843595930343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,787 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    492279249381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,811 miles (+14,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,811 miles
    Test number
    741434938362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,540 miles
    Test number
    230101427345
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LR54 LWO

Does LR54 LWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LWO expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LWO?
The MOT on LR54 LWO expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LWO done?
LR54 LWO was recorded at 105,869 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
Has LR54 LWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LWO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 LWO 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 LWO find?
LR54 LWO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 12 more.

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