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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 EERMOT history

LB52 EER is a grey petrol MINI first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,202 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 EER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 EER was last recorded at 113,202 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2020: 101,550 miles, lower than 956,751 miles on 11 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,278 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,202 miles
  • 2025 – 112,278 miles
  • 2024 – 110,809 miles
  • 2023 – 110,110 miles
  • 2022 – 108,391 miles
  • 2021 – 104,789 miles
  • 2020 – 101,550 miles
  • 2019 – 956,751 miles
  • 2018 – 90,666 miles
  • 2017 – 84,649 miles
  • 2016 – 77,821 miles
  • 2015 – 76,039 miles
  • 2014 – 76,021 miles
  • 2013 – 71,533 miles
  • 2012 – 63,349 miles
  • 2011 – 54,819 miles
  • 2010 – 48,121 miles
  • 2009 – 38,269 miles
  • 2008 – 28,247 miles
  • 2007 – 22,073 miles
  • 2006 – 14,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,202 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,202 miles (+924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,202 miles
    Test number
    349903516129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass112,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,278 miles
    Test number
    827971729358
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail112,278 miles (+1,469)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,278 miles
    Test number
    277485246775
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silancer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass110,809 miles (+699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    668948336263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass110,110 miles (+1,719)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,110 miles
    Test number
    361456730881
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,391 miles
    Test number
    536349825252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail108,389 miles (+3,600)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,389 miles
    Test number
    626526691296
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,789 miles (+3,239)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,789 miles
    Test number
    234564709857
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    974709674379
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail101,550 miles (-855,201)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    869595355267
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass956,751 miles (+866,085)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    956,751 miles
    Test number
    291587506919
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    666101249223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment RUBBER TOP MOUNT STARTING TO DETERIORATED (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment RUBBER TOP MOUNT STARTING TO DETERIORATED (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SILENCER RUSTY
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail90,666 miles (+6,017)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    886940680218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment RUBBER TOP MOUNT STARTING TO DETERIORATED (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment RUBBER TOP MOUNT STARTING TO DETERIORATED (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SILENCER RUSTY
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass84,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    716408310170
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail84,649 miles (+6,828)1 dangerous5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    767130136802
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad breaking up (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake test not done
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,821 miles (+1,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    974346117118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  17. Pass76,039 miles (+18)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,039 miles
    Test number
    959184215046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail76,021 miles (+4,488)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,021 miles
    Test number
    175513764393
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass71,533 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,533 miles
    Test number
    968528433338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,349 miles (+8,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,349 miles
    Test number
    299560442319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,819 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,819 miles
    Test number
    397968641300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,121 miles (+9,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    474234330314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,269 miles (+10,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,269 miles
    Test number
    960606159330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,247 miles (+861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,247 miles
    Test number
    611912958372
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  25. Pass27,386 miles (+5,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,386 miles
    Test number
    184572028094
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  26. Pass22,073 miles (+7,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,073 miles
    Test number
    903769327035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass14,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,990 miles
    Test number
    114650736005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 EER

Does LB52 EER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 EER is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 EER?
The MOT on LB52 EER is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 EER done?
LB52 EER was recorded at 113,202 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has LB52 EER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 EER has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 EER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 EER find?
LB52 EER passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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