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LR56 DWO

2006 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper63,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 DWO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 52,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

Under trays & Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,653 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 43,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing smooth on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 Sep 2019 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing smooth on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,208 miles

Nearside front Tyre wearing on outer tread,offside rear wearing on inner tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,527 miles

rear pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 24,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,734 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 19,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,393 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing out

offside front tyre outer edge wearing out

strong advice ***** nearside front tyre outer edge wearing out

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,992 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 9,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LR56 DWO is a 2006 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR56 DWO registered?

LR56 DWO is a 2006 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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