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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LREMOT history

LS05 LRE is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

LS05 LRE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
147,926 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LRE was last recorded at 147,926 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 4,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,714 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,212 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,926 miles
  • 2023 – 143,714 miles
  • 2022 – 141,024 miles
  • 2021 – 136,607 miles
  • 2020 – 135,368 miles
  • 2019 – 134,062 miles
  • 2018 – 131,555 miles
  • 2017 – 120,127 miles
  • 2015 – 111,815 miles
  • 2014 – 104,136 miles
  • 2013 – 99,541 miles
  • 2012 – 94,963 miles
  • 2011 – 90,651 miles
  • 2010 – 86,559 miles
  • 2009 – 82,172 miles
  • 2008 – 74,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,926 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,926 miles (+4,212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,926 miles
    Test number
    987873504065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,714 miles (+2,690)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,714 miles
    Test number
    907118631758
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,024 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,024 miles
    Test number
    670070251684
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail141,024 miles (+100)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,024 miles
    Test number
    670806653180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail140,924 miles (+4,317)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,924 miles
    Test number
    300314968536
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass136,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,607 miles
    Test number
    399783059344
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,602 miles (+20)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,602 miles
    Test number
    611687877094
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail136,582 miles (+19)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,582 miles
    Test number
    489969728147
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail136,563 miles (+1,195)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,563 miles
    Test number
    971329925106
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail135,368 miles (+1,306)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,368 miles
    Test number
    606499432432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass134,062 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,062 miles
    Test number
    130019929482
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished outer wall
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights deteriorated

  12. Fail134,051 miles (+2,496)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,051 miles
    Test number
    180948705374
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished outer wall
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights deteriorated

  13. Pass131,555 miles (+11,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,555 miles
    Test number
    624424877477
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass120,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,127 miles
    Test number
    799534405437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,119 miles (+115)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,119 miles
    Test number
    971807311942
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low in tread and de formed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

  16. Fail120,004 miles (+8,189)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,004 miles
    Test number
    351170583742
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corrioson (7.1.2)

  17. Pass111,815 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    347145375182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,136 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,136 miles
    Test number
    199241184115
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass104,136 miles (+4,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,136 miles
    Test number
    979111384184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass99,541 miles (+4,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    455787073154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass94,963 miles (+4,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    475474182136
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  22. Pass90,651 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    536981981158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,559 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    661325360167
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  24. Fail86,559 miles (+4,387)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    832615260122
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  25. Pass82,172 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    123873589156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,178 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,178 miles
    Test number
    963807688140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,899 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    173073988194
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/rear bumper damaged
    • NoteO/s/rear light damaged

Questions about LS05 LRE

Does LS05 LRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LRE expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LRE?
The MOT on LS05 LRE expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LRE done?
LS05 LRE was recorded at 147,926 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has LS05 LRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LRE has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 LRE 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 LRE find?
LS05 LRE passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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