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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 GWLMOT history

LR55 GWL is a purple petrol MINI first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LR55 GWL purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,280 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 GWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 GWL was last recorded at 75,280 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,577 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,703 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,280 miles
  • 2025 – 69,577 miles
  • 2024 – 64,971 miles
  • 2023 – 62,203 miles
  • 2022 – 56,513 miles
  • 2021 – 48,933 miles
  • 2020 – 41,875 miles
  • 2019 – 38,317 miles
  • 2018 – 33,519 miles
  • 2017 – 28,403 miles
  • 2016 – 26,977 miles
  • 2015 – 25,813 miles
  • 2014 – 23,505 miles
  • 2013 – 22,659 miles
  • 2012 – 21,688 miles
  • 2011 – 20,151 miles
  • 2010 – 18,239 miles
  • 2009 – 14,672 miles
  • 2008 – 11,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,280 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    218791001829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail75,280 miles (+5,703)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    686263891131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,577 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    338111011379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,971 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,971 miles
    Test number
    926613603552
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail64,970 miles (+2,767)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,970 miles
    Test number
    952055039824
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass62,203 miles (+5,690)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,203 miles
    Test number
    813289070046
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Position lamp insecure Side light and indicator lamp. (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pips corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing at 80% about 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge, wearing at 2.71mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge, wearing at 2.56mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing at 75% 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass56,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    963026886695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,513 miles (+7,580)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    241705904264
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass48,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,933 miles
    Test number
    729355148611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail48,933 miles (+7,058)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,933 miles
    Test number
    463863480581
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,875 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    997175478263
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail41,872 miles (+3,555)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    133513050672
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 R16 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass38,317 miles (+4,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,317 miles
    Test number
    406819819415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass33,519 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,519 miles
    Test number
    550908140334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,403 miles
    Test number
    482974514901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,403 miles (+1,426)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,403 miles
    Test number
    276893229550
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass26,977 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,977 miles
    Test number
    932987844237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,813 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,813 miles
    Test number
    551029534118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,505 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,505 miles
    Test number
    396450504394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,504 miles (+845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,504 miles
    Test number
    416127494242
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  21. Pass22,659 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,659 miles
    Test number
    376546593226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,688 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,688 miles
    Test number
    349095382467
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass20,151 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,151 miles
    Test number
    139246281213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,239 miles
    Test number
    182589790269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,238 miles (+3,566)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,238 miles
    Test number
    311339890230
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass14,672 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,672 miles
    Test number
    764000609374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,670 miles (+3,169)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,670 miles
    Test number
    542039599299
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass11,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,501 miles
    Test number
    201338708369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 GWL

Does LR55 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 GWL is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 GWL?
The MOT on LR55 GWL is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 GWL done?
LR55 GWL was recorded at 75,280 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has LR55 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 GWL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 GWL 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 GWL find?
LR55 GWL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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