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Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,951 cc

LX55 EOVMOT history

LX55 EOV is a green diesel MG ZT first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
64,826 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 EOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 EOV was last recorded at 64,826 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 10,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,696 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,130 miles
Average per year
2,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,826 miles
  • 2025 – 54,696 miles
  • 2024 – 50,475 miles
  • 2023 – 50,005 miles
  • 2022 – 49,278 miles
  • 2021 – 48,176 miles
  • 2020 – 47,496 miles
  • 2019 – 45,995 miles
  • 2018 – 44,960 miles
  • 2017 – 43,932 miles
  • 2016 – 42,850 miles
  • 2015 – 42,139 miles
  • 2014 – 41,277 miles
  • 2013 – 39,120 miles
  • 2012 – 35,275 miles
  • 2011 – 31,659 miles
  • 2010 – 28,134 miles
  • 2009 – 23,193 miles
  • 2008 – 20,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,826 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down locking device ineffective (2.2.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered ( dirty ) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket, modified with a chain appears secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle and components corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear, some areas covered and some areas corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front bonnet struts weak( do not hold bonnet open )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail64,826 miles (+10,130)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    202208035776
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down locking device ineffective (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered ( dirty ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket, modified with a chain appears secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle and components corroded

  2. Pass54,696 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,696 miles
    Test number
    223885829223
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear, some areas covered and some areas corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet struts weak( do not hold bonnet open )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail54,696 miles (+4,221)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,696 miles
    Test number
    912219519403
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear, some areas covered and some areas corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet struts weak( do not hold bonnet open )
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass50,475 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    920135935975
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + split and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail50,473 miles (+468)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,473 miles
    Test number
    634555195744
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + split and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,005 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    913535269731
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail49,924 miles (+646)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    657415271110
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,278 miles (+1,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,278 miles
    Test number
    591336733198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass48,176 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    320225658373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail48,136 miles (+640)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,136 miles
    Test number
    328151460024
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing centre seat buckle (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass47,496 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    584576414444
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail47,485 miles (+1,490)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    880566542196
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure tail box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear side lights in different positions on clusters

  13. Pass45,995 miles (+1,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    755118570861
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass44,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    569121007926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,960 miles (+1,028)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    805377672863
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass43,932 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,932 miles
    Test number
    798676409897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,850 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,850 miles
    Test number
    622192080729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,139 miles (+862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    424512919777
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn and rusted

  19. Pass41,277 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    657125964269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail41,276 miles (+2,156)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,276 miles
    Test number
    547462464248
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass39,120 miles (+3,845)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,120 miles
    Test number
    767842203328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner side wall has two cuts but not down to cords.

  22. Pass35,275 miles (+3,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    807267792275
    • NoteRear brake pads very low, renew asap.

  23. Pass31,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    638294801328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail31,659 miles (+3,525)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    439124491203
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass28,134 miles (+4,941)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,134 miles
    Test number
    771517580241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet catch seized, rectify asap, cable may fail.

  26. Pass23,193 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,193 miles
    Test number
    141696889266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,167 miles
    Test number
    262278878293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 EOV

Does LX55 EOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 EOV expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 EOV?
The MOT on LX55 EOV expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 EOV done?
LX55 EOV was recorded at 64,826 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,481 miles a year.
Has LX55 EOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 EOV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 EOV 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 LX55 EOV find?
LX55 EOV failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link; nearside front headlamp aim too high; offside front headlamp aim too low, and 6 more.

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