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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 UZWMOT history

LR55 UZW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LR55 UZW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,555 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 UZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 UZW was last recorded at 113,555 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 10,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,938 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,617 miles
Average per year
4,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,555 miles
  • 2025 – 102,938 miles
  • 2024 – 96,358 miles
  • 2023 – 93,546 miles
  • 2022 – 90,148 miles
  • 2021 – 87,247 miles
  • 2020 – 85,475 miles
  • 2019 – 82,241 miles
  • 2018 – 77,739 miles
  • 2017 – 72,377 miles
  • 2016 – 68,337 miles
  • 2015 – 63,900 miles
  • 2014 – 59,930 miles
  • 2013 – 56,507 miles
  • 2012 – 52,220 miles
  • 2010 – 46,596 miles
  • 2009 – 43,495 miles
  • 2008 – 39,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Inner rack joints slight play within

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,555 miles (+10,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,555 miles
    Test number
    860148551886
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,938 miles (+6,580)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,938 miles
    Test number
    130887814385
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass96,358 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    572747548102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,357 miles (+2,811)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,357 miles
    Test number
    774148834664
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,546 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    665781124000
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail93,546 miles (+3,398)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    946386131184
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Oil light illuminated mid way through cat test, failing on lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass90,148 miles (+2,901)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    445329107928
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass87,247 miles (+1,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,247 miles
    Test number
    773165063862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass85,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,475 miles
    Test number
    265076618580
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,475 miles (+3,234)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,475 miles
    Test number
    412963906945
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,241 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    514909562430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail82,190 miles (+4,451)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    521501560306
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,739 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    605566842505
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front and rear need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play within
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail77,735 miles (+5,358)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,735 miles
    Test number
    929108759929
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front and rear need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play within
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass72,377 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,377 miles
    Test number
    179284559617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes req clean grease through out and cables caliper levers grease (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass68,337 miles (+4,437)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    223435444142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes throughout the vehicle need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play within
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass63,900 miles (+3,970)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    229251465071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteWax oil to chassis to floor front to back

  18. Pass59,930 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,930 miles
    Test number
    499751634088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,507 miles (+4,287)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,507 miles
    Test number
    358318213035
    • NoteBrake imbalance 20% advise further inspection possible strip and clean.
    • NoteExhaust backbox outer skin corroded but no evidence of blowing.

  20. Pass52,220 miles (+5,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    596027332003
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes starting to deteriorate, both split

  21. Pass46,596 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    352686100379
    • 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass43,495 miles (+3,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    830730099261
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edges

  23. Pass39,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,576 miles
    Test number
    502714808379
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR55 UZW

Does LR55 UZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 UZW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 UZW?
The MOT on LR55 UZW is valid until 16 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 UZW done?
LR55 UZW was recorded at 113,555 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
Has LR55 UZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 UZW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 UZW 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 UZW find?
LR55 UZW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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