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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VBNMOT history

LX54 VBN is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

LX54 VBN black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
99,504 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VBN was last recorded at 99,504 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 11,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,703 miles · 11 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11,801 miles
Average per year
4,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,504 miles
  • 2023 – 87,703 miles
  • 2022 – 83,977 miles
  • 2021 – 83,375 miles
  • 2020 – 82,496 miles
  • 2019 – 77,828 miles
  • 2018 – 73,459 miles
  • 2017 – 70,059 miles
  • 2016 – 64,505 miles
  • 2015 – 59,266 miles
  • 2014 – 56,598 miles
  • 2013 – 54,296 miles
  • 2012 – 50,880 miles
  • 2011 – 46,865 miles
  • 2010 – 40,665 miles
  • 2009 – 33,851 miles
  • 2007 – 24,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside Macpherson strut top mounts worn
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,504 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,504 miles
    Test number
    595245205548
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside Macpherson strut top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

  2. Fail99,504 miles (+11,801)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,504 miles
    Test number
    499229403341
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside Macpherson strut top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

  3. Pass87,703 miles (+3,726)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    142219781034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn shoulder 9 years old (strong) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mmcracking worn shoulder (strong) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,977 miles
    Test number
    534721730103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,977 miles (+602)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,977 miles
    Test number
    702163631869
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass83,375 miles (+879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,375 miles
    Test number
    357092146467
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,496 miles
    Test number
    873446541749
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail82,496 miles (+4,668)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,496 miles
    Test number
    711754304660
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass77,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    786201992592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,827 miles (+4,368)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    967604687409
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass73,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,459 miles
    Test number
    103894831421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,459 miles (+3,400)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,459 miles
    Test number
    302731952190
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass70,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    688476223624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,059 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    654075565588
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,059 miles (+5,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    963325048233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,505 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,505 miles
    Test number
    745279774752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,266 miles (+2,668)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    178513705218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outside edge.

  18. Pass56,598 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,598 miles
    Test number
    298171084129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,296 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    588467393182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,880 miles (+4,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    737542002271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass46,865 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    309129601490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,665 miles (+6,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,665 miles
    Test number
    844437090184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,851 miles (+9,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,851 miles
    Test number
    432831219247
    • NoteN/s/f wiper rubber torn

  24. Pass24,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,564 miles
    Test number
    102467427210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VBN

Does LX54 VBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VBN expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VBN?
The MOT on LX54 VBN expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VBN done?
LX54 VBN was recorded at 99,504 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 4,345 miles a year.
Has LX54 VBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VBN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 VBN 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 LX54 VBN find?
LX54 VBN passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.

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