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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LPLMOT history

LS05 LPL is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
134,248 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LPL was last recorded at 134,248 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 3,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,853 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,395 miles
Average per year
6,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,248 miles
  • 2024 – 130,853 miles
  • 2023 – 128,099 miles
  • 2022 – 124,733 miles
  • 2021 – 120,751 miles
  • 2020 – 118,927 miles
  • 2019 – 115,103 miles
  • 2018 – 111,382 miles
  • 2017 – 106,430 miles
  • 2016 – 97,997 miles
  • 2015 – 89,571 miles
  • 2014 – 80,159 miles
  • 2013 – 71,628 miles
  • 2012 – 61,666 miles
  • 2011 – 47,034 miles
  • 2010 – 35,509 miles
  • 2009 – 25,293 miles
  • 2008 – 18,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,248 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre stretched

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,248 miles (+3,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    922678192154
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass130,853 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    615871376042
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre stretched (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail130,851 miles (+2,752)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,851 miles
    Test number
    569394512228
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre stretched (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass128,099 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,099 miles
    Test number
    246992124937
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail128,098 miles (+3,365)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    629806697850
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass124,733 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,733 miles
    Test number
    368546941880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,751 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,751 miles
    Test number
    520904710994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,927 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,927 miles
    Test number
    214001540184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,911 miles (+3,808)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    917193804266
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass115,103 miles (+3,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,103 miles
    Test number
    378715729092
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  11. Pass111,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    730047646357
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  12. Fail111,382 miles (+4,952)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    849502908083
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  13. Pass106,430 miles (+8,433)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,430 miles
    Test number
    266285296138
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn slightly more on inner edge
  14. Pass97,997 miles (+8,426)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    130234359497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes corroded
  15. Pass89,571 miles (+9,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    356466925095
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass80,159 miles (+8,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,159 miles
    Test number
    626720834008
    • NoteTPMS WARNING LAMP ON
  17. Pass71,628 miles (+9,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,628 miles
    Test number
    138825033058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass61,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    555144042044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,666 miles (+14,632)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    159124742030
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass47,034 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,034 miles
    Test number
    289367941070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,012 miles (+11,503)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,012 miles
    Test number
    798425741092
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass35,509 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    132176720010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,293 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,293 miles
    Test number
    580526319083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,843 miles
    Test number
    333440638015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LPL

Does LS05 LPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LPL expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LPL?
The MOT on LS05 LPL expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LPL done?
LS05 LPL was recorded at 134,248 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 6,729 miles a year.
Has LS05 LPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LPL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 LPL 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 LPL find?
LS05 LPL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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