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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S50 LJRMOT history

S50 LJR is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

S50 LJR silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,532 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 LJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 LJR was last recorded at 76,532 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,932 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
600 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,532 miles
  • 2025 – 75,932 miles
  • 2024 – 75,560 miles
  • 2023 – 74,917 miles
  • 2022 – 74,573 miles
  • 2021 – 73,962 miles
  • 2020 – 73,449 miles
  • 2019 – 73,005 miles
  • 2018 – 72,288 miles
  • 2017 – 70,909 miles
  • 2016 – 70,181 miles
  • 2015 – 69,226 miles
  • 2014 – 67,966 miles
  • 2013 – 65,815 miles
  • 2012 – 59,860 miles
  • 2011 – 50,368 miles
  • 2010 – 41,037 miles
  • 2009 – 35,444 miles
  • 2008 – 28,454 miles
  • 2007 – 23,078 miles
  • 2006 – 16,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,532 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. 205/45R17.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. 205/45R17.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,532 miles (+600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,532 miles
    Test number
    373033481266
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. Pass75,932 miles (+372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,932 miles
    Test number
    330977426597
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. Pass75,560 miles (+643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,560 miles
    Test number
    819332131564
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  4. Pass74,917 miles (+344)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    910707165983
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Pass74,573 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,573 miles
    Test number
    200047593183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. 205/45R17. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. 205/45R17. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail74,565 miles (+603)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    872799920049
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. 205/45R17. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. 205/45R17. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass73,962 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    852263172112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,449 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,449 miles
    Test number
    235273398271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,005 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    620336651909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,288 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    673606447746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    643886190836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail70,909 miles (+728)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    259177058518
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass70,181 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    164153284039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,226 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    363824266851
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes slightly deteriated
  15. Fail69,218 miles (+1,252)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    597183103971
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes slightly deteriated
  16. Pass67,966 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,966 miles
    Test number
    607551964267
    • NoteOffside rear seat slightly frayed
    • NoteSlight oil leak
  17. Fail67,938 miles (+2,123)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,938 miles
    Test number
    635372354262
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe slightly correded
    • NoteOffside rear seat slightly frayed
    • NoteSlight oil leak
  18. Pass65,815 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    965788963250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Fail65,778 miles (+5,918)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,778 miles
    Test number
    845370563250
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass59,860 miles (+9,492)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,860 miles
    Test number
    838913662389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust box corroded
    • NotePlastic covers on outer sills
  21. Pass50,368 miles (+9,331)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    138523161321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass41,037 miles (+5,593)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,037 miles
    Test number
    294908710286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteRear washer not working
  23. Pass35,444 miles (+6,990)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,444 miles
    Test number
    100530629215
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear silencer mounting strap insecure
  24. Pass28,454 miles (+5,376)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,454 miles
    Test number
    164102928209
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating slightly
  25. Pass23,078 miles (+6,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,078 miles
    Test number
    733382827243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass16,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,947 miles
    Test number
    131341926268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 LJR

Does S50 LJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 LJR is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 LJR?
The MOT on S50 LJR is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 LJR done?
S50 LJR was recorded at 76,532 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has S50 LJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 LJR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 LJR 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 S50 LJR find?
S50 LJR passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 1 more.

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