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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 UYJMOT history

LR55 UYJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

LR55 UYJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,828 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 UYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 UYJ was last recorded at 124,828 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,657 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
5,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,828 miles
  • 2025 – 124,657 miles
  • 2024 – 123,662 miles
  • 2023 – 119,228 miles
  • 2022 – 106,833 miles
  • 2021 – 98,803 miles
  • 2020 – 87,151 miles
  • 2019 – 84,568 miles
  • 2018 – 78,368 miles
  • 2017 – 75,173 miles
  • 2016 – 70,564 miles
  • 2015 – 62,789 miles
  • 2014 – 58,242 miles
  • 2013 – 47,611 miles
  • 2012 – 39,429 miles
  • 2011 – 33,190 miles
  • 2010 – 27,982 miles
  • 2009 – 22,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,828 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,828 miles (+171)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    376406747936
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass124,657 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,657 miles
    Test number
    881311292294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail124,657 miles (+995)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,657 miles
    Test number
    544890765592
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,662 miles (+4,434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,662 miles
    Test number
    887410215570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass119,228 miles (+12,395)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,228 miles
    Test number
    104230811817
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryRear hangers split
    • AdvisoryRear shock casing rusty
  6. Pass106,833 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,833 miles
    Test number
    139621322816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,803 miles (+11,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,803 miles
    Test number
    985947658032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,151 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    809935382650
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail87,151 miles (+2,583)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,151 miles
    Test number
    302402160277
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass84,568 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    550884234115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,368 miles (+3,195)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,368 miles
    Test number
    458302824703
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass75,173 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,173 miles
    Test number
    324481582520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    501301372705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,564 miles (+815)2 dangerous5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    144605093583
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 90 (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 74 (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring missing on caliper
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
  15. Pass69,749 miles (+6,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    210925462391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass62,789 miles (+4,547)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    258453725003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge
  17. Pass58,242 miles (+10,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,242 miles
    Test number
    385061534007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass47,611 miles (+8,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,611 miles
    Test number
    207634223083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass39,429 miles (+6,239)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,429 miles
    Test number
    639022232087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Pass33,190 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,190 miles
    Test number
    105229631003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,982 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,982 miles
    Test number
    764843130053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,681 miles
    Test number
    882930939034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,679 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,679 miles
    Test number
    391590739079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 UYJ

Does LR55 UYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 UYJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 UYJ?
The MOT on LR55 UYJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 UYJ done?
LR55 UYJ was recorded at 124,828 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 5,758 miles a year.
Has LR55 UYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 UYJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 UYJ 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 UYJ find?
LR55 UYJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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