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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 DROMOT history

LS05 DRO is a purple petrol MINI first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 44,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

LS05 DRO purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
44,661 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DRO was last recorded at 44,661 miles on 23 May 2026, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,761 miles · 2 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
900 miles
Average per year
1,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,661 miles
  • 2025 – 43,761 miles
  • 2023 – 36,890 miles
  • 2022 – 29,129 miles
  • 2014 – 26,358 miles
  • 2013 – 20,365 miles
  • 2012 – 19,335 miles
  • 2011 – 17,675 miles
  • 2010 – 16,001 miles
  • 2009 – 13,937 miles
  • 2008 – 12,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,661 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass44,661 miles (+900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    44,661 miles
    Test number
    684616027079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass43,761 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,761 miles
    Test number
    139823476274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    778182588675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail36,890 miles (+7,761)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    381119590108
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level wheel ceased servo not relasing near side wheel jamed (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass29,129 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2023
    Odometer
    29,129 miles
    Test number
    435785687829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,358 miles (+5,993)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    969953154230
    • NoteBack box outer casing deteriorated
    • NoteFront tyres showing signs of cracking
  7. Pass20,365 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,365 miles
    Test number
    848476053274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,335 miles (+1,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,335 miles
    Test number
    506061882125
    • NoteFront brake pads low
  9. Pass17,675 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,675 miles
    Test number
    938603771161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,645 miles (+1,644)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,645 miles
    Test number
    457778761132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass16,001 miles (+2,064)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,001 miles
    Test number
    192823070196
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn outer edge
  12. Pass13,937 miles (+1,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,937 miles
    Test number
    601950479151
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slightly damaged outer side wall
  13. Pass12,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,434 miles
    Test number
    903286178145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DRO

Does LS05 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DRO is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DRO?
The MOT on LS05 DRO is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DRO done?
LS05 DRO was recorded at 44,661 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
Has LS05 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DRO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 DRO 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 LS05 DRO find?
LS05 DRO passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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