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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX54 VDRMOT history

LX54 VDR is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2022.

LX54 VDR red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2023
Mileage
85,330 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VDR was last recorded at 85,330 miles on 20 Aug 2022, 5,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,189 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,141 miles
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,330 miles
  • 2021 – 80,189 miles
  • 2020 – 75,873 miles
  • 2016 – 75,290 miles
  • 2015 – 72,769 miles
  • 2014 – 70,309 miles
  • 2013 – 67,525 miles
  • 2012 – 65,823 miles
  • 2011 – 63,295 miles
  • 2009 – 58,707 miles
  • 2008 – 54,163 miles
  • 2007 – 51,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,330 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,330 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,330 miles
    Test number
    855634652486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,189 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,189 miles
    Test number
    442271375779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail80,181 miles (+4,308)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    818545950412
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass75,873 miles (+583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,873 miles
    Test number
    754758525495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,290 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    387089961328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping once when road tested. clutch pedal sticks halfway up
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket rubber damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system blowing inside slightly

  6. Fail75,290 miles (+2,521)1 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    300766544999
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut inner edges but not deep enough to cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing plus bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping once when road tested. clutch pedal sticks halfway up
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket rubber damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system blowing inside slightly

  7. Pass72,769 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,769 miles
    Test number
    516358745075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail72,765 miles (+2,456)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    406123645067
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad wear light on dash
    • NoteFront brake discs have a large lipp

  9. Pass70,309 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    996204244020
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusted not blowing

  10. Fail70,309 miles (+2,784)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    228314544007
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusted not blowing

  11. Pass67,525 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,525 miles
    Test number
    869288233076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,823 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    369837722023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,295 miles
    Test number
    275685031069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,295 miles (+4,588)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,295 miles
    Test number
    665735831091
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail58,707 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,707 miles
    Test number
    321873799498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass58,707 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,707 miles
    Test number
    971133099217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,163 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,163 miles
    Test number
    901375088223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust outer shell corroding,o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes compliance on limit.

  18. Fail54,133 miles (+2,902)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    563350288273
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear section of exhaust outer shell corroding,o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes compliance on limit.

  19. Pass51,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,231 miles
    Test number
    863539077286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VDR

Does LX54 VDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VDR expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VDR?
The MOT on LX54 VDR expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VDR done?
LX54 VDR was recorded at 85,330 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2022, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has LX54 VDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VDR has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 VDR 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 VDR find?
LX54 VDR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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