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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

W5 LJBMOT history

W5 LJB is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 29 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,026 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 LJB was last recorded at 82,026 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 2,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,549 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,477 miles
Average per year
8,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,026 miles
  • 2024 – 79,549 miles
  • 2023 – 70,022 miles
  • 2022 – 53,896 miles
  • 2021 – 38,370 miles
  • 2020 – 31,052 miles
  • 2019 – 28,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,026 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,026 miles (+2,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,026 miles
    Test number
    631293925826
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass79,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,549 miles
    Test number
    921518993252
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail79,549 miles (+9,527)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,549 miles
    Test number
    398140408678
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs heavily scored inside & lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass70,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    602850123568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail70,022 miles (+16,126)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    317066781838
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed advise alignment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass53,896 miles (+15,526)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    507029673803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,370 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    644274373310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,052 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,052 miles
    Test number
    339523212284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,197 miles (+2,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    796832129966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass25,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,397 miles
    Test number
    142316982745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 LJB

Does W5 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 LJB is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 LJB?
The MOT on W5 LJB is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 LJB done?
W5 LJB was recorded at 82,026 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,267 miles a year.
Has W5 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 LJB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on W5 LJB 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 W5 LJB find?
W5 LJB passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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