
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LX55 VRYMOT history
LX55 VRY is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 92,326 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 VRY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 VRY was last recorded at 92,326 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,294 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 3,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 92,326 miles
- 2024 – 92,294 miles
- 2023 – 92,259 miles
- 2022 – 91,979 miles
- 2021 – 85,107 miles
- 2020 – 85,080 miles
- 2019 – 84,269 miles
- 2018 – 81,127 miles
- 2017 – 75,477 miles
- 2016 – 73,326 miles
- 2015 – 69,045 miles
- 2014 – 64,073 miles
- 2013 – 61,663 miles
- 2011 – 55,975 miles
- 2010 – 54,453 miles
- 2009 – 41,786 miles
- 2008 – 29,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Underbody & components undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,326 miles (+32)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 92,326 miles
- Test number
- 399694236045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,294 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 92,294 miles
- Test number
- 790351018969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,259 miles (+280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 92,259 miles
- Test number
- 733517531380
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,979 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 91,979 miles
- Test number
- 179814059121
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody & components undersealed
Fail91,958 miles (+6,851)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,958 miles
- Test number
- 923036406571
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass85,107 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 85,107 miles
- Test number
- 999218042772
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderbody & components undersealed
Pass85,080 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,080 miles
- Test number
- 673677584074
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower column uj joint. (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounts split. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,076 miles (+807)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,076 miles
- Test number
- 200379818462
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower column uj joint. (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounts split. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,269 miles (+3,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,269 miles
- Test number
- 962232092328
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
Pass81,127 miles (+5,650)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,127 miles
- Test number
- 455343515085
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass75,477 miles (+2,151)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,477 miles
- Test number
- 514532779661
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass73,326 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 73,326 miles
- Test number
- 642263174832
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner wall, rear exhaust corroded, oil leak, brake pipes corroded
Fail73,325 miles (+4,280)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,325 miles
- Test number
- 513270842835
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread 55 (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner wall, rear exhaust corroded, oil leak, brake pipes corroded
Pass69,045 miles (+4,972)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 69,045 miles
- Test number
- 267100525044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOSR tyre wearing inner edge
Pass64,073 miles (+2,410)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 64,073 miles
- Test number
- 218390124026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,663 miles (+5,688)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 61,663 miles
- Test number
- 626703803063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,975 miles (+1,522)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,975 miles
- Test number
- 629609531294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,453 miles
- Test number
- 201515440231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,453 miles (+12,667)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,453 miles
- Test number
- 780495040241
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteDrivers wiper blade rubber split/ rear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass41,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,786 miles
- Test number
- 834520249254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,786 miles (+12,473)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,786 miles
- Test number
- 104800849237
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass29,313 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 29,313 miles
- Test number
- 173124538220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LX55 VRY
- Does LX55 VRY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VRY is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 VRY?
- The MOT on LX55 VRY is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 VRY done?
- LX55 VRY was recorded at 92,326 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
- Has LX55 VRY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 VRY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX55 VRY 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 VRY find?
- LX55 VRY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.
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