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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LX55 VRVMOT history

LX55 VRV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LX55 VRV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,811 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VRV was last recorded at 86,811 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,809 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,811 miles
  • 2025 – 83,173 miles
  • 2024 – 80,046 miles
  • 2022 – 73,341 miles
  • 2021 – 66,990 miles
  • 2020 – 62,556 miles
  • 2018 – 62,540 miles
  • 2017 – 62,530 miles
  • 2016 – 61,503 miles
  • 2015 – 55,723 miles
  • 2014 – 50,097 miles
  • 2013 – 42,720 miles
  • 2012 – 40,712 miles
  • 2011 – 35,644 miles
  • 2010 – 31,001 miles
  • 2009 – 22,711 miles
  • 2008 – 17,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,811 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/HR15

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,811 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,811 miles
    Test number
    409083488697
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail86,809 miles (+3,636)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,809 miles
    Test number
    569219261429
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass83,173 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,173 miles
    Test number
    460662282015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail83,173 miles (+3,127)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,173 miles
    Test number
    528063597278
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,046 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    248397262531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail80,044 miles (+6,703)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,044 miles
    Test number
    108172997763
    • MajorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass73,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    387189476263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,341 miles (+6,351)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    379335592651
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    461350019698
    • 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))

  10. Fail66,990 miles (+4,434)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    211367358112
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass62,556 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    955987295557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass62,540 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    432187812196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,530 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    618898568847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,523 miles (+1,020)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    393804630271
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass61,503 miles (+5,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    471615265292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

  16. Pass55,723 miles (+5,626)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,723 miles
    Test number
    957912555008
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  17. Pass50,097 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,097 miles
    Test number
    385520764060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,720 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    289530463084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,720 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    798250263008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,712 miles (+5,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    859674242115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,644 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    808716141109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,001 miles (+8,290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    703006760238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,711 miles (+5,359)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,711 miles
    Test number
    364110869239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  24. Pass17,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,352 miles
    Test number
    500003248235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VRV

Does LX55 VRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VRV is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VRV?
The MOT on LX55 VRV is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VRV done?
LX55 VRV was recorded at 86,811 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,977 miles a year.
Has LX55 VRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VRV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 VRV 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 VRV find?
LX55 VRV passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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