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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VUCMOT history

LR55 VUC is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LR55 VUC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,282 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VUC was last recorded at 99,282 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,282 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,282 miles
  • 2024 – 97,375 miles
  • 2023 – 93,955 miles
  • 2022 – 90,882 miles
  • 2021 – 84,830 miles
  • 2020 – 81,033 miles
  • 2019 – 74,937 miles
  • 2018 – 66,132 miles
  • 2017 – 61,267 miles
  • 2015 – 54,182 miles
  • 2014 – 48,232 miles
  • 2013 – 42,054 miles
  • 2012 – 37,130 miles
  • 2011 – 31,756 miles
  • 2010 – 25,240 miles
  • 2009 – 17,355 miles
  • 2008 – 11,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,282 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak leak from heater pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,282 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,282 miles
    Test number
    245143035852
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,282 miles (+1,907)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,282 miles
    Test number
    791965231645
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,375 miles (+3,420)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    627782980425
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,955 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,955 miles
    Test number
    581049606809
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak leak from heater pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail93,944 miles (+3,062)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,944 miles
    Test number
    719975610193
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak leak from heater pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,882 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    328066260649
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT + lost shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,880 miles (+6,050)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    140275254307
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT + lost shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    434376059201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail84,823 miles (+3,790)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    961814525759
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    433708645495
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail81,033 miles (+6,096)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    142072444798
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass74,937 miles (+8,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    125981665490
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  13. Pass66,132 miles (+4,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,132 miles
    Test number
    372588527485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass61,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,267 miles
    Test number
    831965628811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

  15. Fail61,265 miles (+7,083)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    500143569223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass54,182 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    109718219983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,232 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    255423104374
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  18. Fail48,232 miles (+6,178)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    426732604488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  19. Pass42,054 miles (+4,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,054 miles
    Test number
    937798593202
    • NoteAdvise rear box outer skins corroded

  20. Pass37,130 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,130 miles
    Test number
    315401892430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,756 miles (+6,516)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    576518991216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass25,240 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,240 miles
    Test number
    930150000350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,355 miles
    Test number
    440580309397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,355 miles (+6,184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,355 miles
    Test number
    672810409386
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  25. Pass11,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,171 miles
    Test number
    443502708489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VUC

Does LR55 VUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VUC is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VUC?
The MOT on LR55 VUC is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 VUC done?
LR55 VUC was recorded at 99,282 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
Has LR55 VUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VUC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 VUC 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 VUC find?
LR55 VUC passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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