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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 LBEMOT history

LB52 LBE is a red petrol MINI first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,456 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 LBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 LBE was last recorded at 78,456 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,455 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,456 miles
  • 2025 – 73,564 miles
  • 2024 – 71,261 miles
  • 2023 – 69,025 miles
  • 2022 – 65,511 miles
  • 2021 – 61,431 miles
  • 2020 – 57,255 miles
  • 2019 – 50,234 miles
  • 2018 – 49,619 miles
  • 2017 – 48,903 miles
  • 2016 – 48,403 miles
  • 2015 – 47,409 miles
  • 2014 – 46,326 miles
  • 2013 – 44,149 miles
  • 2012 – 42,576 miles
  • 2011 – 40,116 miles
  • 2009 – 30,363 miles
  • 2007 – 21,126 miles
  • 2006 – 12,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,456 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))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.

  • Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,456 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,456 miles
    Test number
    958215728458
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail78,455 miles (+4,891)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    161393337833
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass73,564 miles (+2,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    227755636997
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass71,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    969442515274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,259 miles (+2,234)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    737854237062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,025 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    324219287064
    • 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))

  7. Pass65,511 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    782397716280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,431 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    976559885024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail61,431 miles (+4,176)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,431 miles
    Test number
    131902164209
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,255 miles (+7,021)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,255 miles
    Test number
    204309390958
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is in poor condition

  11. Pass50,234 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,234 miles
    Test number
    981885216165
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  12. Fail50,231 miles (+612)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    367004714071
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  13. Pass49,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    152429115637
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frames,oil leak,under tray fitted

  14. Fail49,619 miles (+716)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    528866006025
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sub frames,oil leak,under tray fitted

  15. Pass48,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    509707596439
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes perishing,oil leak,corrosion to ferrules,subframes,brake pipes

  16. Fail48,903 miles (+16)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    726919469610
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes perishing,oil leak,corrosion to ferrules,subframes,brake pipes

  17. Fail48,887 miles (+484)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    610097800300
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush marked. (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush marked. (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWater tank continer cap missing.

  18. Pass48,403 miles (+994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    243454504342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass47,409 miles (+15)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,409 miles
    Test number
    668949525095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteGearbox oil leak evident
    • NoteOverheated whilst on ramp.

  20. Fail47,394 miles (+1,068)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    236977425083
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteGearbox oil leak evident
    • NoteOverheated whilst on ramp.

  21. Pass46,326 miles (+2,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,326 miles
    Test number
    248450334069
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  22. Pass44,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    966616513083
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  23. Fail44,149 miles (+1,573)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    409811813012
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  24. Pass42,576 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    645690622053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,116 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,116 miles
    Test number
    406121231086
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteRear number plate dirty

  26. Pass40,116 miles (+9,753)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,116 miles
    Test number
    748011831041
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteRear number plate dirty

  27. Pass30,363 miles (+9,237)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,363 miles
    Test number
    350162749090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated

  28. Pass21,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    211526857265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,126 miles (+8,332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    690336057230
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  30. Pass12,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,794 miles
    Test number
    243788016070
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror partially cracked.

Questions about LB52 LBE

Does LB52 LBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 LBE is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LBE?
The MOT on LB52 LBE is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 LBE done?
LB52 LBE was recorded at 78,456 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has LB52 LBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LBE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 LBE 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 LBE find?
LB52 LBE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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