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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

R5 LJYMOT history

R5 LJY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

R5 LJY silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,188 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LJY was last recorded at 63,188 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 4,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,101 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,087 miles
Average per year
2,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,188 miles
  • 2025 – 59,101 miles
  • 2024 – 58,219 miles
  • 2023 – 53,476 miles
  • 2022 – 48,540 miles
  • 2021 – 46,462 miles
  • 2020 – 43,337 miles
  • 2019 – 39,765 miles
  • 2018 – 37,060 miles
  • 2017 – 35,207 miles
  • 2016 – 33,194 miles
  • 2015 – 31,734 miles
  • 2014 – 30,433 miles
  • 2013 – 27,885 miles
  • 2012 – 23,286 miles
  • 2011 – 21,615 miles
  • 2010 – 20,175 miles
  • 2009 – 18,420 miles
  • 2008 – 15,542 miles
  • 2007 – 12,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,188 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,188 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    985125489199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,101 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,101 miles
    Test number
    219822664053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,219 miles (+4,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,219 miles
    Test number
    344497913390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass53,476 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    873724757305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,519 miles
    Test number
    464998145446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail51,519 miles (+2,979)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,519 miles
    Test number
    556583516488
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass48,540 miles (+2,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    196660201290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass46,462 miles (+3,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    687727020076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass43,337 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    846299622545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    893863842023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,765 miles (+2,705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    787185846758
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass37,060 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,060 miles
    Test number
    835969222352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,207 miles (+2,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,207 miles
    Test number
    839796685904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass33,194 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,194 miles
    Test number
    488695378338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,734 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,734 miles
    Test number
    825065575001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,433 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    336765884073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,885 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,885 miles
    Test number
    246870383036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,286 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,286 miles
    Test number
    565142082050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass23,286 miles (+1,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,286 miles
    Test number
    865192182008
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass21,615 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,615 miles
    Test number
    895835671044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,175 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,175 miles
    Test number
    363960470002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,420 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,420 miles
    Test number
    334575079018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,542 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,542 miles
    Test number
    311206718102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,049 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,049 miles
    Test number
    163889888445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,860 miles
    Test number
    582178697210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,860 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,860 miles
    Test number
    512777497274
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about R5 LJY

Does R5 LJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LJY is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LJY?
The MOT on R5 LJY is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LJY done?
R5 LJY was recorded at 63,188 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,698 miles a year.
Has R5 LJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LJY has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R5 LJY 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 R5 LJY find?
R5 LJY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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