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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LBVMOT history

LS05 LBV is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

LS05 LBV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
117,394 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LBV was last recorded at 117,394 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,104 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
5,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,394 miles
  • 2023 – 116,104 miles
  • 2022 – 114,339 miles
  • 2021 – 111,897 miles
  • 2020 – 109,043 miles
  • 2019 – 103,735 miles
  • 2018 – 96,489 miles
  • 2017 – 84,597 miles
  • 2016 – 74,371 miles
  • 2015 – 67,173 miles
  • 2014 – 61,698 miles
  • 2013 – 57,234 miles
  • 2012 – 51,141 miles
  • 2011 – 44,897 miles
  • 2010 – 38,032 miles
  • 2009 – 31,747 miles
  • 2008 – 25,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,394 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,394 miles (+1,290)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,394 miles
    Test number
    315982283715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,104 miles (+1,765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,104 miles
    Test number
    984549962729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet slightly misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass114,339 miles (+2,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,339 miles
    Test number
    346719432058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,897 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,897 miles
    Test number
    236510237218
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,043 miles (+5,308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,043 miles
    Test number
    354652713192
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,735 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    980143221897
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail103,733 miles (+7,244)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,733 miles
    Test number
    690740140074
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,489 miles
    Test number
    887351459932
    • 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 Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail96,489 miles (+11,892)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,489 miles
    Test number
    551408016783
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,597 miles
    Test number
    636230283432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencer corroded (7.1.4)

  11. Fail84,597 miles (+10,226)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,597 miles
    Test number
    234930278608
    • Repaired at testSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy Exhaust silencer corroded (7.1.4)

  12. Pass74,371 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,371 miles
    Test number
    130111115637
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail74,363 miles (+35)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,363 miles
    Test number
    504352530597
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail74,328 miles (+7,155)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    204144387900
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  15. Pass67,173 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,173 miles
    Test number
    576721505202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail67,173 miles (+5,475)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,173 miles
    Test number
    787041605259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass61,698 miles (+4,464)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,698 miles
    Test number
    665165894109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f sidelight dim

  18. Pass57,234 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    585634103274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,141 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,141 miles
    Test number
    959909302219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail51,124 miles (+6,227)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,124 miles
    Test number
    337308102474
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass44,897 miles (+6,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    346126101475
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass38,032 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    304408500242
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail38,011 miles (+6,264)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,011 miles
    Test number
    532857700252
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass31,747 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,747 miles
    Test number
    821778209224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,262 miles
    Test number
    423420918296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LBV

Does LS05 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LBV expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LBV?
The MOT on LS05 LBV expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LBV done?
LS05 LBV was recorded at 117,394 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 5,454 miles a year.
Has LS05 LBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LBV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LS05 LBV 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 LBV find?
LS05 LBV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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