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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 VYBMOT history

LR55 VYB is a grey petrol MINI first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

LR55 VYB grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
75,254 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VYB was last recorded at 75,254 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 4,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2017: 35,675 miles, lower than 35,755 miles on 22 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,734 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,520 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,254 miles
  • 2023 – 70,734 miles
  • 2022 – 63,388 miles
  • 2021 – 58,074 miles
  • 2020 – 54,765 miles
  • 2019 – 50,946 miles
  • 2018 – 46,343 miles
  • 2017 – 35,675 miles
  • 2016 – 35,755 miles
  • 2015 – 32,579 miles
  • 2014 – 28,766 miles
  • 2013 – 25,185 miles
  • 2011 – 18,521 miles
  • 2010 – 15,048 miles
  • 2009 – 11,550 miles
  • 2008 – 8,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear back box is correded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,254 miles (+4,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,254 miles
    Test number
    794993186868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass70,734 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    370619415802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,388 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    509009915257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,074 miles (+3,309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    215758544452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded

  5. Pass54,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    336861112175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear back box is correded

  6. Fail54,765 miles (+3,819)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    541054531417
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot has split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear back box is correded

  7. Pass50,946 miles (+4,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    733270166153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass46,343 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    998475258760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail46,320 miles (+10,645)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    159766787998
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass35,675 miles (-80)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,675 miles
    Test number
    583252113385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    861051013205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,755 miles (+3,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    588426102877
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass32,579 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,579 miles
    Test number
    654707377673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,766 miles
    Test number
    437410634343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,766 miles (+3,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,766 miles
    Test number
    887673124343
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  16. Pass25,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,185 miles
    Test number
    286973623303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    436728722430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    677358422398
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    509579321353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,521 miles (+3,473)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    315269121350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass15,048 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,048 miles
    Test number
    162449720302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,550 miles
    Test number
    241725619386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,550 miles (+3,232)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,550 miles
    Test number
    413364619315
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass8,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,318 miles
    Test number
    643049908313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VYB

Does LR55 VYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VYB expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VYB?
The MOT on LR55 VYB expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VYB done?
LR55 VYB was recorded at 75,254 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has LR55 VYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VYB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LR55 VYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VYB find?
LR55 VYB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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