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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 MLFMOT history

LR55 MLF is a grey petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LR55 MLF grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,499 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MLF was last recorded at 115,499 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,496 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,499 miles
  • 2024 – 114,360 miles
  • 2023 – 114,259 miles
  • 2022 – 109,448 miles
  • 2021 – 109,436 miles
  • 2020 – 106,241 miles
  • 2019 – 102,770 miles
  • 2018 – 94,799 miles
  • 2017 – 89,746 miles
  • 2016 – 84,469 miles
  • 2015 – 83,778 miles
  • 2014 – 82,225 miles
  • 2013 – 80,419 miles
  • 2012 – 78,421 miles
  • 2011 – 68,069 miles
  • 2010 – 57,808 miles
  • 2009 – 36,895 miles
  • 2008 – 33,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,499 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,499 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,499 miles
    Test number
    591548731069
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail115,496 miles (+1,136)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,496 miles
    Test number
    741903126577
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass114,360 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    171572911985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,259 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    372287051193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,448 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    999477538454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,436 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    263265686309
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail109,436 miles (+3,195)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    502573917032
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass106,241 miles (+3,471)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,241 miles
    Test number
    615782113552
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    408614508691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,770 miles (+7,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    412559325037
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass94,799 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,799 miles
    Test number
    505261033821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail94,798 miles (+5,052)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,798 miles
    Test number
    658013744932
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass89,746 miles (+5,277)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,746 miles
    Test number
    411745751036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass84,469 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,469 miles
    Test number
    420183618377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring corroding
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail84,467 miles (+689)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    463121709474
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid headlight (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring corroding
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass83,778 miles (+1,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    812228306440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass82,225 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    815548644243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail82,224 miles (+1,805)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    217755044216
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass80,419 miles (+1,998)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,419 miles
    Test number
    386030253471
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass78,421 miles (+10,352)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,421 miles
    Test number
    358479152475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,069 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    506661191201
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  22. Pass68,069 miles (+10,261)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    866561091206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,808 miles (+20,913)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    702601730361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,895 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    514605979109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    503318348315
    • 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)

Questions about LR55 MLF

Does LR55 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MLF is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MLF?
The MOT on LR55 MLF is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MLF done?
LR55 MLF was recorded at 115,499 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,737 miles a year.
Has LR55 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MLF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 MLF 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 MLF find?
LR55 MLF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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