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LS05 LRX

2005 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 63,867 miles on the clock, averaging 2,919 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for LS05 LRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,867
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,867 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year2,919
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS05 LRX 13k26k38k51k64k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,867 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,864 miles
Since last MOT+1,218 miles
PASS
Mileage62,646 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage61,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,468 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage59,540 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,538 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
PASS
Mileage58,893 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage57,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage56,528 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage52,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage46,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage42,219 miles
Since last MOT+390 miles
PASS
Mileage41,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage32,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage27,566 miles
Since last MOT+1,543 miles
PASS
Mileage26,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage21,132 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
PASS
Mileage21,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage13,109 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 LRX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LS05 LRX

What car is LS05 LRX?

LS05 LRX is an blue Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LS05 LRX?

The last recorded mileage for LS05 LRX was 63,867 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS05 LRX passed its MOT?

LS05 LRX has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is LS05 LRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS05 LRX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LS05 LRX?

LS05 LRX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.