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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VBYMOT history

LX54 VBY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LX54 VBY silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,942 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VBY was last recorded at 85,942 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,655 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,287 miles
Average per year
3,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,942 miles
  • 2025 – 83,655 miles
  • 2024 – 81,031 miles
  • 2023 – 77,968 miles
  • 2022 – 75,855 miles
  • 2021 – 74,263 miles
  • 2020 – 73,031 miles
  • 2019 – 70,735 miles
  • 2018 – 68,142 miles
  • 2017 – 66,417 miles
  • 2016 – 62,476 miles
  • 2015 – 57,936 miles
  • 2013 – 52,255 miles
  • 2012 – 48,049 miles
  • 2011 – 42,760 miles
  • 2010 – 37,935 miles
  • 2009 – 32,995 miles
  • 2008 – 29,538 miles
  • 2007 – 21,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,942 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,942 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,942 miles
    Test number
    352106544776
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,942 miles (+2,287)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,942 miles
    Test number
    109354662798
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,655 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    238565108480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,624 miles (+2,593)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,624 miles
    Test number
    828901945419
    • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,031 miles (+41)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    623498309804
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail80,990 miles (+3,022)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    678038636834
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,968 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    501276673955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    987027445158
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also very badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail75,855 miles (+1,592)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    515315338017
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also very badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,263 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    422134227968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,031 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,031 miles
    Test number
    412490275675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped
    • AdvisoryWet test

  12. Fail73,028 miles (+2,293)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,028 miles
    Test number
    362463794156
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryScreen chipped
    • AdvisoryWet test

  13. Pass70,735 miles (+2,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    527572287238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass68,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    478658597322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail68,142 miles (+1,725)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    484486915805
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,417 miles (+3,941)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    441799822745
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST PACKING COMING OUT OF BACK BOX
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE: BADLY PERISHED

  17. Pass62,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    830974610811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,476 miles (+4,540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    759114920071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass57,936 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    358020645070
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAtten rear silencer mtgs

  20. Fail57,983 miles (+5,728)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    796470745010
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAtten rear silencer mtgs

  21. Fail52,255 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    638536723340
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn
    • NoteOffside front upper metal brake pipe rusty

  22. Pass52,255 miles (+4,206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    849436823393
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn
    • NoteOffside front upper metal brake pipe rusty

  23. Pass48,049 miles (+18)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    176378522353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushs worn

  24. Fail48,031 miles (+5,271)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    816826922389
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushs worn

  25. Pass42,760 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    517775701343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,935 miles (+4,940)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    982647020378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,995 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,995 miles
    Test number
    713751609357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,538 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,538 miles
    Test number
    400295508405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,887 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,887 miles
    Test number
    250317097295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail21,884 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,884 miles
    Test number
    104816997278
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)

Questions about LX54 VBY

Does LX54 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VBY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VBY?
The MOT on LX54 VBY is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VBY done?
LX54 VBY was recorded at 85,942 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,493 miles a year.
Has LX54 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VBY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 VBY 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 VBY find?
LX54 VBY passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both front; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 2 more.

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