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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 XZDMOT history

LS51 XZD is a silver petrol MINI first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LS51 XZD silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,193 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XZD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XZD was last recorded at 74,193 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 66,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2023: 7,360 miles, lower than 71,843 miles on 4 Nov 2021.

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
7,365 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
66,828 miles
Average per year
2,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,193 miles
  • 2023 – 7,365 miles
  • 2021 – 71,843 miles
  • 2020 – 71,415 miles
  • 2019 – 70,594 miles
  • 2018 – 68,941 miles
  • 2017 – 67,344 miles
  • 2016 – 64,591 miles
  • 2015 – 61,774 miles
  • 2014 – 59,207 miles
  • 2013 – 56,325 miles
  • 2012 – 53,651 miles
  • 2011 – 50,717 miles
  • 2010 – 46,461 miles
  • 2009 – 43,664 miles
  • 2008 – 40,099 miles
  • 2007 – 35,556 miles
  • 2006 – 28,603 miles
  • 2005 – 23,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    333475949649
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    906576507641
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    185659807151
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation spongy pedal (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal ring cracked
  4. Pass74,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    766939561073
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
  5. Fail74,193 miles (+66,828)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    378542869514
    • MajorNearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
  6. Pass7,365 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    7,365 miles
    Test number
    534871208701
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail7,360 miles2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,360 miles
    Test number
    411647414316
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248741940267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    496240757743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail71,843 miles (+428)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    705344079089
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  11. Pass71,415 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,415 miles
    Test number
    612251386581
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail71,415 miles (+821)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,415 miles
    Test number
    128141971217
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass70,594 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    122833722020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,941 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,941 miles
    Test number
    916806909673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,344 miles
    Test number
    996174589246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,344 miles (+2,753)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,344 miles
    Test number
    111113964744
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  17. Pass64,591 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    588494378589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,774 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,774 miles
    Test number
    355780679754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,207 miles (+2,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,207 miles
    Test number
    948255994205
    • NoteDiffering speed ratings on tyres on rear axle
  20. Pass56,325 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,325 miles
    Test number
    768237573224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,651 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,651 miles
    Test number
    366829372291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,627 miles (+2,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    225068772223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass50,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    559826471243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,717 miles (+4,256)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    205446571219
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  25. Pass46,461 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    373274870289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,664 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,664 miles
    Test number
    603245679215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,099 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    833237078272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,556 miles (+6,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,556 miles
    Test number
    883986477219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,603 miles (+5,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,603 miles
    Test number
    260343766205
    • 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)
  30. Pass23,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,402 miles
    Test number
    243472975274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XZD

Does LS51 XZD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XZD is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XZD?
The MOT on LS51 XZD is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XZD done?
LS51 XZD was recorded at 74,193 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 2,651 miles a year.
Has LS51 XZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XZD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 XZD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 XZD find?
LS51 XZD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 1 more.

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