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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LBNMOT history

LS05 LBN is a purple petrol MINI first used on 28 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LS05 LBN purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,449 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LBN was last recorded at 104,449 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,193 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,256 miles
Average per year
5,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,449 miles
  • 2025 – 99,193 miles
  • 2024 – 89,122 miles
  • 2023 – 84,614 miles
  • 2022 – 83,453 miles
  • 2021 – 82,484 miles
  • 2020 – 81,195 miles
  • 2019 – 79,062 miles
  • 2018 – 75,539 miles
  • 2017 – 73,569 miles
  • 2016 – 71,740 miles
  • 2015 – 69,929 miles
  • 2014 – 60,484 miles
  • 2013 – 46,083 miles
  • 2012 – 34,480 miles
  • 2011 – 24,447 miles
  • 2010 – 16,574 miles
  • 2009 – 9,637 miles
  • 2008 – 7,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,449 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at seam leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake warning light showing on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,449 miles
    Test number
    236519948139
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at seam leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail104,449 miles (+5,256)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,449 miles
    Test number
    654143998623
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at seam leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass99,193 miles (+10,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    396284280341
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight Bind (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass89,122 miles (+4,508)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    286532746807
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorating / cracking - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking Both sides - 2018 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass84,614 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    711370604131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,453 miles (+969)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,453 miles
    Test number
    638577155317
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy exhaust box (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass82,484 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    163571562952
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,484 miles (+1,289)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    766721254925
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,195 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    651631159720
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbones rear of. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,062 miles
    Test number
    145843922107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail79,062 miles (+3,523)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,062 miles
    Test number
    692626571064
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,539 miles (+1,970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,539 miles
    Test number
    369035313278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge. perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  13. Pass73,569 miles (+1,829)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    386422819478
    • DangerousBoth n/s tyres valve cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light showing on dash

  14. Pass71,740 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,740 miles
    Test number
    334602709796
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light showing on dash

  15. Pass69,929 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,929 miles
    Test number
    549508305102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,484 miles (+14,401)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    408015604136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWiper blades not in good condition

  17. Pass46,083 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,083 miles
    Test number
    927382503195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,480 miles (+10,033)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,480 miles
    Test number
    136364312195
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside engine mount has a slight leak and emmits a slight knocking noise when vehicle started
    • NoteWiring plug disconnected at front lower part of engine bay

  19. Pass24,447 miles (+7,873)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,447 miles
    Test number
    567803411111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing srceen slighty

  20. Pass16,574 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,574 miles
    Test number
    703509500140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,637 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,637 miles
    Test number
    392437119113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,085 miles
    Test number
    753695118106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail7,085 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,085 miles
    Test number
    772815818184
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS05 LBN

Does LS05 LBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LBN is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LBN?
The MOT on LS05 LBN is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LBN done?
LS05 LBN was recorded at 104,449 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,309 miles a year.
Has LS05 LBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LBN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 LBN 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 LBN find?
LS05 LBN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box at seam leaking.

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