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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LBZMOT history

LS05 LBZ is a green petrol MINI first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

LS05 LBZ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2025
Mileage
148,927 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LBZ was last recorded at 148,927 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 1,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,443 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,484 miles
Average per year
7,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,927 miles
  • 2023 – 147,443 miles
  • 2022 – 145,301 miles
  • 2021 – 143,115 miles
  • 2020 – 141,052 miles
  • 2019 – 137,499 miles
  • 2018 – 133,280 miles
  • 2017 – 128,024 miles
  • 2016 – 119,803 miles
  • 2015 – 111,174 miles
  • 2014 – 103,499 miles
  • 2013 – 92,674 miles
  • 2012 – 81,443 miles
  • 2011 – 70,061 miles
  • 2010 – 57,877 miles
  • 2009 – 46,945 miles
  • 2008 – 36,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,927 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both sides (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both sides (2.1.5 (g) (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.

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Wipers smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,927 miles (+1,484)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,927 miles
    Test number
    826023893751
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both sides (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both sides (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass147,443 miles (+2,142)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,443 miles
    Test number
    751120417987
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass145,301 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,301 miles
    Test number
    737188000927
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four, front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,301 miles (+2,186)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,301 miles
    Test number
    213956821807
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four, front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,115 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,115 miles
    Test number
    987336310040
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,115 miles (+2,063)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,115 miles
    Test number
    880322710830
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,052 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    141,052 miles
    Test number
    515235340668
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv gaiter slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  8. Fail141,047 miles (+3,548)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    740655323434
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  9. Pass137,499 miles (+4,219)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,499 miles
    Test number
    783114812160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a wear on the outer edges
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has corrosion

  10. Pass133,280 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,280 miles
    Test number
    444837085135
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded and outer skin coming off
    • 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))

  11. Pass128,024 miles (+8,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,024 miles
    Test number
    347913081833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perished (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,803 miles
    Test number
    487964203173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,800 miles (+8,626)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,800 miles
    Test number
    810601733670
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure PAS pipe (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass111,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,174 miles
    Test number
    747877565181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail111,173 miles (+7,674)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,173 miles
    Test number
    107417165138
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail103,499 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,499 miles
    Test number
    277337354478
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass103,499 miles (+10,825)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,499 miles
    Test number
    677027154119
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass92,674 miles (+11,231)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    159721253193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION,

  19. Pass81,443 miles (+11,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,443 miles
    Test number
    529791262137
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to legal minimum

  20. Pass70,061 miles (+12,184)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    225155851428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,877 miles (+10,932)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    683666950184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,945 miles (+10,461)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    561817759113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    361118758123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LBZ

Does LS05 LBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LBZ expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LBZ?
The MOT on LS05 LBZ expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LBZ done?
LS05 LBZ was recorded at 148,927 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 7,086 miles a year.
Has LS05 LBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LBZ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 LBZ 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 LBZ find?
LS05 LBZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both sides; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, and 3 more.

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