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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS05 LRXMOT history

LS05 LRX is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,035 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LRX was last recorded at 66,035 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,867 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,168 miles
Average per year
2,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,035 miles
  • 2025 – 63,867 miles
  • 2024 – 62,646 miles
  • 2023 – 61,468 miles
  • 2021 – 59,540 miles
  • 2020 – 58,893 miles
  • 2019 – 57,900 miles
  • 2018 – 56,528 miles
  • 2017 – 52,662 miles
  • 2016 – 46,482 miles
  • 2015 – 42,219 miles
  • 2014 – 41,829 miles
  • 2013 – 32,811 miles
  • 2012 – 27,566 miles
  • 2011 – 26,023 miles
  • 2010 – 21,132 miles
  • 2009 – 17,260 miles
  • 2008 – 13,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    501093093068
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail66,035 miles (+2,168)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    216851626485
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass63,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,867 miles
    Test number
    808031396484
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,864 miles (+1,218)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    790460187509
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (195/55/16 87h) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp beam pattern faint but present
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (195/55/16 87h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,646 miles (+1,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,646 miles
    Test number
    512831368175
    • AdvisoryHead lights need cleaning lense misty

  6. Pass61,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,468 miles
    Test number
    670583966750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,468 miles (+1,928)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,468 miles
    Test number
    594000188326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass59,540 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,540 miles
    Test number
    656471822412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,538 miles (+645)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,538 miles
    Test number
    576591432710
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged has been run flat damage side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass58,893 miles (+993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    324959454591
    • AdvisoryOil leak on offside of engine

  11. Pass57,900 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    771442114616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,528 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,528 miles
    Test number
    791768896610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,526 miles (+3,864)2 dangerous13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,526 miles
    Test number
    147648918271
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass52,662 miles (+6,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,662 miles
    Test number
    565889512700
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded but is not blowing.
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering rack inner joint nearside front.

  15. Pass46,482 miles (+4,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,482 miles
    Test number
    238905576034
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded but is not blowing

  16. Pass42,219 miles (+390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    875305659794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded but is not blowing
    • AdvisorySlight movement In n/s/f rack inner joint

  17. Pass41,829 miles (+9,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,829 miles
    Test number
    158693384250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass32,811 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,811 miles
    Test number
    429917973294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,566 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,566 miles
    Test number
    899721262141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,023 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,023 miles
    Test number
    845550911136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,132 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,132 miles
    Test number
    204400010436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,032 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,032 miles
    Test number
    841673000128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,260 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,260 miles
    Test number
    393472419109
    • Repaired at testNearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,260 miles (+4,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,260 miles
    Test number
    893022519182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass13,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,109 miles
    Test number
    202257828138
    • 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)

Questions about LS05 LRX

Does LS05 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LRX is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LRX?
The MOT on LS05 LRX is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LRX done?
LS05 LRX was recorded at 66,035 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,879 miles a year.
Has LS05 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LRX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 LRX 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 LRX find?
LS05 LRX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light cracking..

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