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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 XYBMOT history

LR55 XYB is a red petrol MINI first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LR55 XYB red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,964 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR55 XYB was last recorded at 91,964 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,528 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,436 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,964 miles
  • 2025 – 84,528 miles
  • 2023 – 81,614 miles
  • 2022 – 77,820 miles
  • 2021 – 73,655 miles
  • 2019 – 70,727 miles
  • 2018 – 68,633 miles
  • 2017 – 59,724 miles
  • 2016 – 53,715 miles
  • 2015 – 52,352 miles
  • 2014 – 49,741 miles
  • 2013 – 47,750 miles
  • 2012 – 41,531 miles
  • 2011 – 36,891 miles
  • 2010 – 30,307 miles
  • 2009 – 23,240 miles
  • 2008 – 15,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,964 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,964 miles (+7,436)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,964 miles
    Test number
    112500649790
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  2. Pass84,528 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    861327368754
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Fail84,527 miles (+2,913)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    617635509967
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass81,614 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    388768172743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail81,583 miles (+3,763)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,583 miles
    Test number
    145555461330
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both LED (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass77,820 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,820 miles
    Test number
    402357766479
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass73,655 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,655 miles
    Test number
    330780202249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail73,653 miles (+2,926)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,653 miles
    Test number
    183586615566
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass70,727 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,727 miles
    Test number
    371161870165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,724 miles (+2,091)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    968588918130
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  11. Pass68,633 miles (+8,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    589585373616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,724 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    682559941285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,715 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,715 miles
    Test number
    442462714356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,352 miles
    Test number
    686811661382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,352 miles (+2,611)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,352 miles
    Test number
    649637271991
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass49,741 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,741 miles
    Test number
    197997814331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,750 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,750 miles
    Test number
    908749533354
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass41,531 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,531 miles
    Test number
    539042342316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,891 miles (+6,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    956650441358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass30,307 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,307 miles
    Test number
    322838400330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,287 miles (+7,047)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,287 miles
    Test number
    402187300368
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass23,240 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,240 miles
    Test number
    372700109368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,203 miles (+7,474)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,203 miles
    Test number
    713456199272
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass15,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,729 miles
    Test number
    870317998226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XYB

Does LR55 XYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XYB is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XYB?
The MOT on LR55 XYB is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 XYB done?
LR55 XYB was recorded at 91,964 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has LR55 XYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XYB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 XYB 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 XYB find?
LR55 XYB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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