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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 OLNMOT history

LX54 OLN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LX54 OLN blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,293 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 OLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 OLN was last recorded at 166,293 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 9,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2019: 113,460 miles, lower than 131,496 miles on 7 Aug 2018.

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
156,615 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,678 miles
Average per year
7,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,293 miles
  • 2025 – 156,615 miles
  • 2024 – 150,497 miles
  • 2023 – 146,245 miles
  • 2022 – 142,572 miles
  • 2021 – 135,542 miles
  • 2020 – 135,070 miles
  • 2019 – 113,460 miles
  • 2018 – 131,496 miles
  • 2017 – 116,676 miles
  • 2016 – 106,987 miles
  • 2014 – 97,759 miles
  • 2013 – 93,000 miles
  • 2012 – 83,349 miles
  • 2011 – 76,606 miles
  • 2010 – 63,172 miles
  • 2009 – 49,367 miles
  • 2008 – 34,850 miles
  • 2007 – 23,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,293 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,293 miles
    Test number
    443062628689
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail166,293 miles (+9,678)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,293 miles
    Test number
    649690423508
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass156,615 miles (+6,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,615 miles
    Test number
    688098366082
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass150,497 miles (+4,252)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,497 miles
    Test number
    218457665651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Steering box has seepage motor area (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass146,245 miles (+3,673)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,245 miles
    Test number
    929437414726
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,572 miles (+7,030)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,572 miles
    Test number
    639053809926
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,542 miles (+472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,542 miles
    Test number
    502963158005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriorated
  8. Pass135,070 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    808000794888
    • AdvisoryFront Top mounts are starting to split
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail135,070 miles (+21,610)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    280648854070
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Top mounts are starting to split
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass113,460 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,460 miles
    Test number
    429476229470
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail113,460 miles (-18,036)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,460 miles
    Test number
    644540835449
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass131,496 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,496 miles
    Test number
    652192104505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,856 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,856 miles
    Test number
    993076899129
    • AdvisoryFront number plate dirty (cleaned)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes degrading
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged within the swept area
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps degrading
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber showing signs of reduced damping effort
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and degrading
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  14. Fail127,856 miles (+11,180)6 failures1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,856 miles
    Test number
    315815666333
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate dirty (cleaned)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes degrading
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged within the swept area
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps degrading
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber showing signs of reduced damping effort
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and degrading
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  15. Pass116,676 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,676 miles
    Test number
    816054693767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,987 miles (+9,228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,987 miles
    Test number
    465455184590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,759 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,759 miles
    Test number
    647019644386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,608 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,608 miles
    Test number
    597941194155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,000 miles (+9,651)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,000 miles
    Test number
    777040053269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,349 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    306089222264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,606 miles (+13,434)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,606 miles
    Test number
    136478541272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,172 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    120992210235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail63,163 miles (+13,796)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,163 miles
    Test number
    561544700295
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass49,367 miles (+14,517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    474829439220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,850 miles (+11,716)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    240066738297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust rear box corroding
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs lipped
    • NoteStrong advise nearside rear tyre low tread/cracking through tread
  26. Fail23,134 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,134 miles
    Test number
    383143647221
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  27. Pass23,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,134 miles
    Test number
    794163947262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 OLN

Does LX54 OLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 OLN is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 OLN?
The MOT on LX54 OLN is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 OLN done?
LX54 OLN was recorded at 166,293 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,584 miles a year.
Has LX54 OLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 OLN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 OLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 OLN find?
LX54 OLN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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