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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 EGUMOT history

LB52 EGU is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,684 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 EGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 EGU was last recorded at 93,684 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,660 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,684 miles
  • 2025 – 92,883 miles
  • 2024 – 92,337 miles
  • 2023 – 91,564 miles
  • 2022 – 89,862 miles
  • 2021 – 88,934 miles
  • 2019 – 88,161 miles
  • 2018 – 87,166 miles
  • 2016 – 82,198 miles
  • 2015 – 72,076 miles
  • 2014 – 60,129 miles
  • 2013 – 53,414 miles
  • 2012 – 48,733 miles
  • 2011 – 42,869 miles
  • 2010 – 37,438 miles
  • 2009 – 34,497 miles
  • 2008 – 31,423 miles
  • 2007 – 27,142 miles
  • 2006 – 22,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,684 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic leak power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing outer edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing outer edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame rusty and corroded including suspension and brake system (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,684 miles (+24)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,684 miles
    Test number
    943976294997
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic leak power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing outer edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing outer edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame rusty and corroded including suspension and brake system (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,660 miles (+777)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,660 miles
    Test number
    578242609913
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp are incorrectly positioned both sides front (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic leak power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing outer edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing outer edge and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame rusty and corroded including suspension and brake system (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,883 miles (+546)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    922795999076
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,337 miles (+773)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,337 miles
    Test number
    981484091857
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass91,564 miles (+1,702)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,564 miles
    Test number
    722827967286
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,862 miles (+928)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,862 miles
    Test number
    682270398168
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,934 miles (+773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    329898626733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,161 miles (+995)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,161 miles
    Test number
    398541276685
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty

  9. Pass87,166 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    687708105394
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Fail87,166 miles (+23)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    124842728936
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Fail87,143 miles (+4,945)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    265437439153
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass82,198 miles (+10,122)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    112988479766
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d,bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  13. Pass72,076 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    281092861971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding and disc discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox drive shaft oil seal

  14. Fail72,076 miles (+5,523)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    292614802321
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding and disc discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox drive shaft oil seal

  15. Pass66,553 miles (+6,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    205484315020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,129 miles (+6,715)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,129 miles
    Test number
    908098204033
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRear exhaust box staring to corrode and slight blow

  17. Pass53,414 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    519541213047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,733 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,733 miles
    Test number
    348655242043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass42,869 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,869 miles
    Test number
    167156031084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,438 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    160566030469
    • NoteO/s front tyre sidewall starting to perish.
    • NoteTailbox corroded but not leaking.

  21. Fail37,438 miles (+2,941)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    211966330092
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s front tyre sidewall starting to perish.
    • NoteTailbox corroded but not leaking.

  22. Pass34,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,497 miles
    Test number
    721570349091
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail34,497 miles (+3,074)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,497 miles
    Test number
    132800149002
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass31,423 miles (+4,281)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,423 miles
    Test number
    962972048083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade torn on the end
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded and the baffles noisy/loose

  25. Pass27,142 miles (+4,458)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,142 miles
    Test number
    510250847028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to split
    • NoteNearside front washer jet not hitting windscreen (one)

  26. Pass22,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    681829136068
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail22,678 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,678 miles
    Test number
    650099236031
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about LB52 EGU

Does LB52 EGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 EGU is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 EGU?
The MOT on LB52 EGU is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 EGU done?
LB52 EGU was recorded at 93,684 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has LB52 EGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 EGU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 EGU 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 LB52 EGU find?
LB52 EGU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear across axle; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic leak power steering pump, and 6 more.

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