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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LRVMOT history

LS05 LRV is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

LS05 LRV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
110,605 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LRV was last recorded at 110,605 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,605 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,605 miles
  • 2024 – 97,583 miles
  • 2023 – 86,722 miles
  • 2022 – 85,834 miles
  • 2021 – 84,476 miles
  • 2019 – 80,830 miles
  • 2018 – 77,657 miles
  • 2017 – 76,702 miles
  • 2016 – 74,033 miles
  • 2015 – 72,159 miles
  • 2014 – 68,944 miles
  • 2013 – 67,295 miles
  • 2012 – 63,826 miles
  • 2011 – 57,609 miles
  • 2010 – 49,847 miles
  • 2009 – 42,225 miles
  • 2008 – 30,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,605 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,605 miles
    Test number
    587647123751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,605 miles (+13,022)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,605 miles
    Test number
    437358482624
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    974080273677
    • 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))

  4. Fail97,583 miles (+10,861)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    201884770359
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Pass86,722 miles (+888)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    554278819067
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,834 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,834 miles
    Test number
    739854104463
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail85,834 miles (+1,358)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,834 miles
    Test number
    402824045670
    • MajorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass84,476 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    845360918602
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumber secured with cable ties.

  9. Fail84,471 miles (+3,641)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,471 miles
    Test number
    897723934943
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumber secured with cable ties.

  10. Pass80,830 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,830 miles
    Test number
    938202907440
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail80,824 miles (+3,167)6 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,824 miles
    Test number
    789967625366
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,657 miles (+38)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    689513913180
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail77,619 miles (+917)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    111938221666
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass76,702 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    316490707144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,033 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,033 miles
    Test number
    698795848943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,159 miles (+3,215)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    905319865110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBack box exhaust clamp and heatshild corroded

  17. Pass68,944 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    215149894049
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail68,944 miles (+1,649)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    319099994074
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass67,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    315586713148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,295 miles (+3,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    507886913120
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass63,826 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    369966312137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,609 miles (+7,762)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    976836111167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass49,847 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    853214100109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,846 miles (+7,621)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    483699890064
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror lose
    • NoteEngine oil leak sump area gearbox oil leak also sump area
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NotePower stearing pipes leaking
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  25. Pass42,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    693389919153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,225 miles (+12,165)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    623369819133
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,060 miles
    Test number
    711987408197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LRV

Does LS05 LRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LRV expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LRV?
The MOT on LS05 LRV expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LRV done?
LS05 LRV was recorded at 110,605 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
Has LS05 LRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LRV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 LRV 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 LRV find?
LS05 LRV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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