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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 LWVMOT history

LR54 LWV is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LR54 LWV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
45,872 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LWV was last recorded at 45,872 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 3,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2015: 33,240 miles, lower than 56,813 miles on 5 Nov 2013.

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
42,751 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,121 miles
Average per year
1,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,872 miles
  • 2024 – 42,751 miles
  • 2023 – 41,248 miles
  • 2022 – 39,322 miles
  • 2021 – 38,534 miles
  • 2020 – 37,895 miles
  • 2019 – 37,134 miles
  • 2018 – 35,932 miles
  • 2017 – 35,113 miles
  • 2015 – 33,242 miles
  • 2013 – 56,813 miles
  • 2012 – 47,219 miles
  • 2010 – 43,431 miles
  • 2009 – 40,225 miles
  • 2008 – 31,794 miles
  • 2007 – 26,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,872 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass45,872 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    490036587835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,751 miles (+1,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,751 miles
    Test number
    762830388001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,248 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    470586249281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,322 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    254665404622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail39,266 miles (+732)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,266 miles
    Test number
    534405261309
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass38,534 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,534 miles
    Test number
    631024490726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    979029923758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,395 miles (+500)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    115700012362
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    742034457725
    • AdvisoryCoil pack not secured to engine.
    • AdvisoryNoise from front of engine, multi-belt / pulley area.

  10. Fail37,895 miles (+761)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    229578489448
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner wishbone joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil pack not secured to engine.
    • AdvisoryNoise from front of engine, multi-belt / pulley area.

  11. Pass37,134 miles (+1,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    37,134 miles
    Test number
    415803892143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass35,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,932 miles
    Test number
    546025150631
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box noisy (baffles loose) and corroded

  13. Fail35,932 miles (+819)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,932 miles
    Test number
    993290240046
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box noisy (baffles loose) and corroded

  14. Pass35,113 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,113 miles
    Test number
    869684207147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,111 miles (+1,869)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    240903648736
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass33,242 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,242 miles
    Test number
    609925405257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,240 miles (-23,573)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,240 miles
    Test number
    276666895490
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  18. Pass56,813 miles (+9,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    785019103356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass47,219 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,219 miles
    Test number
    856072932156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,431 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,431 miles
    Test number
    413702020344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,225 miles (+8,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,225 miles
    Test number
    630697009381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass31,794 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    594693208301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,972 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    864009197231
    • NoteSlight leak lower power steering pipe

Questions about LR54 LWV

Does LR54 LWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LWV is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LWV?
The MOT on LR54 LWV is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LWV done?
LR54 LWV was recorded at 45,872 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 1,042 miles a year.
Has LR54 LWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LWV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 LWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 LWV find?
LR54 LWV passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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