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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LS55 OLCMOT history

LS55 OLC is a red petrol MINI first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LS55 OLC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,652 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OLC was last recorded at 65,652 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,652 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,652 miles
  • 2024 – 64,967 miles
  • 2023 – 64,353 miles
  • 2022 – 63,747 miles
  • 2021 – 62,597 miles
  • 2020 – 61,666 miles
  • 2019 – 61,052 miles
  • 2018 – 60,123 miles
  • 2017 – 58,746 miles
  • 2016 – 57,388 miles
  • 2015 – 55,619 miles
  • 2014 – 53,621 miles
  • 2013 – 47,977 miles
  • 2012 – 42,028 miles
  • 2011 – 32,037 miles
  • 2010 – 30,349 miles
  • 2009 – 27,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,652 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    775605998790
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail65,652 miles (+685)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    401999823162
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut very loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass64,967 miles (+614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    380999500579
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded High pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass64,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    455237669069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,353 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    983601826092
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail64,353 miles (+606)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    901881536009
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,747 miles (+1,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    984057867723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,597 miles (+931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,597 miles
    Test number
    296531427214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass61,666 miles (+614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    523389855642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,052 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    293777253418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,123 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    392954564210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,746 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,746 miles
    Test number
    283934315411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,388 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,388 miles
    Test number
    844589394381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,619 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    696652394149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,623 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,623 miles
    Test number
    789555105025
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail53,621 miles (+66)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    777254364317
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail53,555 miles (+5,578)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    335107654369
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOil very low
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteLarge oil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear wiper smearing

  18. Pass47,977 miles (+5,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    699371533383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    405755652470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,028 miles (+4,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    876735052391
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  21. Pass37,585 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,585 miles
    Test number
    148016042453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    489361431083
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail32,037 miles (+1,688)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    565689121036
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail30,349 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    242314830069
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass30,349 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    623774430099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,957 miles
    Test number
    491740829095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,957 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,957 miles
    Test number
    552980329018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS55 OLC

Does LS55 OLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 OLC is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OLC?
The MOT on LS55 OLC is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 OLC done?
LS55 OLC was recorded at 65,652 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,242 miles a year.
Has LS55 OLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OLC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 OLC 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 LS55 OLC find?
LS55 OLC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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