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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 EYJMOT history

LR55 EYJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 5 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LR55 EYJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
148,361 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 EYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 EYJ was last recorded at 148,361 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 7,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,596 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,765 miles
Average per year
7,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,361 miles
  • 2024 – 140,596 miles
  • 2023 – 133,528 miles
  • 2022 – 128,189 miles
  • 2021 – 121,372 miles
  • 2020 – 115,519 miles
  • 2019 – 109,163 miles
  • 2018 – 100,059 miles
  • 2017 – 92,150 miles
  • 2016 – 84,913 miles
  • 2015 – 77,047 miles
  • 2014 – 68,731 miles
  • 2013 – 59,915 miles
  • 2012 – 53,067 miles
  • 2011 – 46,690 miles
  • 2010 – 43,395 miles
  • 2009 – 37,351 miles
  • 2008 – 28,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,361 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,361 miles (+7,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,361 miles
    Test number
    840114398332
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,596 miles (+7,068)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,596 miles
    Test number
    186522768902
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,528 miles (+5,339)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,528 miles
    Test number
    162659451409
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

  4. Pass128,189 miles (+6,817)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,189 miles
    Test number
    146565950694
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

  5. Pass121,372 miles (+5,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,372 miles
    Test number
    572241119286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,519 miles (+6,356)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,519 miles
    Test number
    601072555144
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass109,163 miles (+9,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,163 miles
    Test number
    534812360471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light weak pattern

  8. Pass100,059 miles (+7,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    912097654081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass92,150 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,150 miles
    Test number
    263468922758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail92,144 miles (+7,231)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,144 miles
    Test number
    759676611442
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass84,913 miles (+7,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    619368413274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,047 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,047 miles
    Test number
    906268380600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,919 miles (+8,188)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,919 miles
    Test number
    773351597223
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres going out of shape

  14. Pass68,731 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    646571934346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,616 miles (+8,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,616 miles
    Test number
    637975724310
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass59,915 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    607661103356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,067 miles (+6,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,067 miles
    Test number
    215032432332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,690 miles (+3,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,690 miles
    Test number
    675108111321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass43,395 miles (+2,406)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,395 miles
    Test number
    722853830378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly!

  20. Pass40,989 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,989 miles
    Test number
    131183110108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,351 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    434841489263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,092 miles (+8,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    301698669464
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,244 miles
    Test number
    591701368291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,241 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    703431868277
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LR55 EYJ

Does LR55 EYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 EYJ expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 EYJ?
The MOT on LR55 EYJ expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 EYJ done?
LR55 EYJ was recorded at 148,361 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 7,074 miles a year.
Has LR55 EYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 EYJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LR55 EYJ 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 LR55 EYJ find?
LR55 EYJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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