
MINI
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LS51 ELXMOT history
LS51 ELX is a silver petrol MINI first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 55,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 55,505 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 2,385 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 ELX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 ELX was last recorded at 55,505 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 1,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 53,551 miles · 8 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,954 miles
- Average per year
- 2,385 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 55,505 miles
- 2021 – 53,551 miles
- 2020 – 52,267 miles
- 2019 – 50,654 miles
- 2018 – 48,981 miles
- 2017 – 47,048 miles
- 2016 – 45,006 miles
- 2015 – 42,751 miles
- 2014 – 41,429 miles
- 2012 – 35,788 miles
- 2011 – 32,983 miles
- 2010 – 30,627 miles
- 2009 – 29,246 miles
- 2008 – 27,671 miles
- 2007 – 23,455 miles
- 2006 – 17,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront WHEEL ARCH COVERS MISSING
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING HOSES DAMP
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
35 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 284395391914
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront WHEEL ARCH COVERS MISSING
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPOWER STEERING HOSES DAMP
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read6 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 505794939157
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory0/s/f n/s/f arch trims missing
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PassMileage not read9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 830596500992
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight unit weather faded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 596760027552
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight unit weather faded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 575712559765
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDERCOVERS FITTED
PassMileage not read13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 545728097427
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE TO CENTRE JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 960098225649
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE TO CENTRE JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,505 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 55,505 miles
- Test number
- 971154306002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 821249104980
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,551 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,551 miles
- Test number
- 211793799705
- AdvisoryCoolant leak HEADER TANK AREA
- 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))
Fail53,547 miles (+1,280)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,547 miles
- Test number
- 496933458289
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak HEADER TANK AREA
- 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))
Pass52,267 miles (+1,613)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 52,267 miles
- Test number
- 619077364818
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
Pass50,654 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 50,654 miles
- Test number
- 984332109388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail50,654 miles (+1,673)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,654 miles
- Test number
- 682041993309
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass48,981 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,981 miles
- Test number
- 107641086744
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,048 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 47,048 miles
- Test number
- 211371486414
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail47,048 miles (+2,042)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,048 miles
- Test number
- 969136571074
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass45,006 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 45,006 miles
- Test number
- 288481597497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail45,006 miles (+2,255)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,006 miles
- Test number
- 737055929434
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass42,751 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 42,751 miles
- Test number
- 490980607050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail42,751 miles (+1,322)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,751 miles
- Test number
- 553810717953
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass41,429 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 41,429 miles
- Test number
- 237955764347
- NoteEngine oil leak
Fail41,425 miles (+2,284)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,425 miles
- Test number
- 789765864345
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass39,141 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,141 miles
- Test number
- 127655414476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,131 miles (+3,343)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,131 miles
- Test number
- 198203814099
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass35,788 miles (+2,805)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 35,788 miles
- Test number
- 795740912372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,983 miles (+2,356)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,983 miles
- Test number
- 367126871207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,627 miles (+1,381)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 30,627 miles
- Test number
- 163097850223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,246 miles (+1,575)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 29,246 miles
- Test number
- 661399769211
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres perished
Fail27,671 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,671 miles
- Test number
- 752640018205
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass27,671 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 27,671 miles
- Test number
- 824500918241
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass23,455 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 23,455 miles
- Test number
- 353616527419
- NoteSteering rack area damp
Fail23,454 miles (+6,420)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,454 miles
- Test number
- 300096327257
- 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)
- NoteRack area damp
Fail17,034 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,034 miles
- Test number
- 722636526250
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass17,034 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 17,034 miles
- Test number
- 860586526284
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteAir bag light on
Questions about LS51 ELX
- Does LS51 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 ELX is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 ELX?
- The MOT on LS51 ELX is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 ELX done?
- LS51 ELX was recorded at 55,505 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 2,385 miles a year.
- Has LS51 ELX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 ELX has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS51 ELX 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 LS51 ELX find?
- LS51 ELX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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