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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 MDYMOT history

LS51 MDY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 9 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

LS51 MDY silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
64,132 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MDY was last recorded at 64,132 miles on 1 May 2025, 2,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2009: 33,836 miles, lower than 72,242 miles on 25 Oct 2008.
  • 23 Dec 2020: 49,559 miles, lower than 49,560 miles on 17 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,115 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,017 miles
Average per year
2,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,132 miles
  • 2023 – 62,115 miles
  • 2022 – 59,284 miles
  • 2021 – 53,622 miles
  • 2020 – 49,559 miles
  • 2017 – 44,961 miles
  • 2016 – 40,537 miles
  • 2015 – 37,637 miles
  • 2014 – 36,287 miles
  • 2012 – 34,824 miles
  • 2011 – 34,576 miles
  • 2010 – 34,336 miles
  • 2009 – 33,836 miles
  • 2008 – 72,242 miles
  • 2007 – 31,481 miles
  • 2006 – 27,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,132 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe been repaired poorly (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,132 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    423503265569
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe been repaired poorly (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,132 miles3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    802707000134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe been repaired poorly (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    838173074702
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking above subframe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack boot leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOdometer not working led is blank

  4. Pass62,115 miles (+2,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    583368814352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass59,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,284 miles
    Test number
    663067916363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail59,281 miles (+5,659)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,281 miles
    Test number
    342103910898
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass53,622 miles (+4,063)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,622 miles
    Test number
    377671760127
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centres (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass49,559 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,559 miles
    Test number
    832476372440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail49,560 miles (+4,599)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    182254092012
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,961 miles (+4,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    151552181205
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Pass40,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    199525961131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,537 miles (+2,900)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    670371533311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass37,637 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,637 miles
    Test number
    195877055485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,287 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,287 miles
    Test number
    328439154081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,824 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,824 miles
    Test number
    645216202325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,576 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    329421101342
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass34,336 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,336 miles
    Test number
    694692500313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,836 miles (-38,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,836 miles
    Test number
    473843809309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass72,242 miles (+40,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    433769898256
    • 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)

  20. Pass31,481 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,481 miles
    Test number
    650001697282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    801690506311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 MDY

Does LS51 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MDY expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MDY?
The MOT on LS51 MDY expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MDY done?
LS51 MDY was recorded at 64,132 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 2,005 miles a year.
Has LS51 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MDY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 MDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 MDY find?
LS51 MDY passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front power steering pump has slight seepage pipe been repaired poorly; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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