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Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 LRUMOT history

LX55 LRU is an orange petrol MINI first used on 26 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

LX55 LRU orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
70,779 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 LRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 LRU was last recorded at 70,779 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 17,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,729 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
17,050 miles
Average per year
4,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,779 miles
  • 2021 – 53,729 miles
  • 2020 – 44,852 miles
  • 2019 – 42,487 miles
  • 2018 – 39,657 miles
  • 2017 – 36,855 miles
  • 2016 – 35,415 miles
  • 2015 – 33,567 miles
  • 2014 – 32,143 miles
  • 2013 – 29,979 miles
  • 2012 – 25,964 miles
  • 2011 – 20,030 miles
  • 2009 – 17,159 miles
  • 2008 – 11,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,779 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,779 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,779 miles
    Test number
    822432587320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail70,777 miles (+17,048)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,777 miles
    Test number
    300174358496
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass53,729 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,729 miles
    Test number
    738646369040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,728 miles (+8,876)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    500080475308
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,852 miles (+1,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,852 miles
    Test number
    940549733611
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass43,706 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    314715125117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass42,487 miles (+2,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    829046141692
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass39,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    532760844591
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail39,657 miles (+2,802)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    649833115479
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass36,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,855 miles
    Test number
    291581933496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,855 miles (+1,440)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,855 miles
    Test number
    311305871980
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust deteriating
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass35,415 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    256631760189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box has slight corroision

  13. Pass33,567 miles (+1,424)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    609552885189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass32,143 miles (+2,164)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,143 miles
    Test number
    535237974104
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  15. Pass29,979 miles (+4,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    265088873193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass25,964 miles (+5,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,964 miles
    Test number
    327644622031
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to rust

  17. Pass20,030 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,030 miles
    Test number
    987146521072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,159 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,159 miles
    Test number
    632830229353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,776 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,776 miles
    Test number
    431674428340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LX55 LRU

Does LX55 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 LRU expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 LRU?
The MOT on LX55 LRU expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 LRU done?
LX55 LRU was recorded at 70,779 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 4,271 miles a year.
Has LX55 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 LRU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LX55 LRU 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 LRU find?
LX55 LRU passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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