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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 JZHMOT history

LR55 JZH is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LR55 JZH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
164,610 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JZH was last recorded at 164,610 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 5,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,828 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,782 miles
Average per year
8,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,610 miles
  • 2024 – 158,828 miles
  • 2023 – 152,538 miles
  • 2022 – 146,483 miles
  • 2021 – 139,388 miles
  • 2020 – 131,725 miles
  • 2019 – 116,858 miles
  • 2018 – 97,981 miles
  • 2017 – 91,250 miles
  • 2016 – 79,817 miles
  • 2015 – 71,245 miles
  • 2014 – 70,711 miles
  • 2013 – 62,707 miles
  • 2012 – 57,009 miles
  • 2011 – 45,312 miles
  • 2010 – 37,092 miles
  • 2009 – 27,899 miles
  • 2008 – 15,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,610 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,610 miles (+5,782)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    164,610 miles
    Test number
    296525408692
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,828 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,828 miles
    Test number
    453298660575
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail158,828 miles (+6,290)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,828 miles
    Test number
    956694759619
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass152,538 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,538 miles
    Test number
    532803276110
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail152,537 miles (+6,054)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,537 miles
    Test number
    561863825785
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Pass146,483 miles (+7,095)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,483 miles
    Test number
    413349506519
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,388 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,388 miles
    Test number
    751760771573
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary belt worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail139,388 miles (+7,663)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,388 miles
    Test number
    786863351214
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary belt worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass131,725 miles (+14,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,725 miles
    Test number
    778916654775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    504573383466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,858 miles (+18,877)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    144209613066
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass97,981 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,981 miles
    Test number
    826302215560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail97,974 miles (+6,724)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    348105618534
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass91,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,250 miles
    Test number
    951273383232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail91,250 miles (+11,433)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,250 miles
    Test number
    841769224841
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass79,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    284813503255
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail79,817 miles (+8,572)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    459018401954
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass71,245 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,245 miles
    Test number
    126351504397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass70,711 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,711 miles
    Test number
    926111124320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,707 miles (+8,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    156087914397
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass62,707 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    918122223374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,009 miles (+11,697)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    329062042217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,312 miles (+8,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,312 miles
    Test number
    386837701207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass37,092 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    660504140257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail37,085 miles (+9,186)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    431017730284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass27,899 miles (+12,424)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,899 miles
    Test number
    254526589082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,475 miles
    Test number
    514618678022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 JZH

Does LR55 JZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 JZH is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JZH?
The MOT on LR55 JZH is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 JZH done?
LR55 JZH was recorded at 164,610 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,432 miles a year.
Has LR55 JZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JZH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 JZH 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 JZH find?
LR55 JZH passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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