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Red and White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS54 CXLMOT history

LS54 CXL is a red and white petrol MINI Cooper first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
100,779 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CXL was last recorded at 100,779 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,137 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,642 miles
Average per year
4,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,779 miles
  • 2025 – 97,137 miles
  • 2024 – 93,339 miles
  • 2023 – 91,078 miles
  • 2022 – 88,876 miles
  • 2021 – 85,087 miles
  • 2019 – 83,172 miles
  • 2018 – 79,368 miles
  • 2017 – 75,015 miles
  • 2016 – 67,470 miles
  • 2015 – 59,950 miles
  • 2014 – 52,661 miles
  • 2013 – 51,760 miles
  • 2012 – 46,968 miles
  • 2011 – 41,299 miles
  • 2010 – 35,273 miles
  • 2009 – 29,882 miles
  • 2008 – 23,712 miles
  • 2007 – 17,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,779 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,779 miles (+3,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    100,779 miles
    Test number
    169640956857
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass97,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,137 miles
    Test number
    379552228429
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,137 miles (+3,798)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,137 miles
    Test number
    669499838929
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,339 miles (+2,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,339 miles
    Test number
    478694959124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,078 miles (+2,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,078 miles
    Test number
    988979373586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,876 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    527906013382
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp outer lens missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

  7. Fail88,876 miles (+3,789)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    576032542815
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp outer lens missing
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

  8. Pass85,087 miles (+1,915)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,087 miles
    Test number
    346931473299
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass83,172 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,172 miles
    Test number
    547256702473
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  10. Fail83,121 miles (+3,753)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    804612960141
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  11. Pass79,368 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    298804817177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail79,351 miles (+4,336)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,351 miles
    Test number
    428364300262
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,015 miles (+7,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,015 miles
    Test number
    772882392147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass67,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    436713300579
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  15. Fail67,470 miles (+7,520)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    949258918203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  16. Pass59,950 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    405535925116
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail59,950 miles (+7,289)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    809085725185
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass52,661 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,661 miles
    Test number
    238414994039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,760 miles (+4,792)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,760 miles
    Test number
    225944583242
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  20. Pass46,968 miles (+5,669)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    369059472281
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass41,299 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    539212891268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,273 miles (+5,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    881531780229
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass29,882 miles (+6,170)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,882 miles
    Test number
    852777589299
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass23,712 miles (+5,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,712 miles
    Test number
    260685598294
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail17,794 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,794 miles
    Test number
    303382797211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass17,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,794 miles
    Test number
    694452197274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 CXL

Does LS54 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 CXL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CXL?
The MOT on LS54 CXL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 CXL done?
LS54 CXL was recorded at 100,779 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,459 miles a year.
Has LS54 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CXL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 CXL 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 LS54 CXL find?
LS54 CXL passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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