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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 LROMOT history

LB52 LRO is a silver petrol MINI first used on 13 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,941 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB52 LRO was last recorded at 88,941 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 16,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,545 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,396 miles
Average per year
3,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,941 miles
  • 2025 – 72,545 miles
  • 2024 – 52,960 miles
  • 2023 – 51,027 miles
  • 2022 – 49,194 miles
  • 2021 – 47,798 miles
  • 2020 – 46,450 miles
  • 2019 – 45,749 miles
  • 2017 – 45,134 miles
  • 2016 – 43,384 miles
  • 2015 – 42,853 miles
  • 2014 – 41,977 miles
  • 2013 – 41,238 miles
  • 2012 – 39,859 miles
  • 2010 – 39,082 miles
  • 2009 – 37,515 miles
  • 2008 – 35,867 miles
  • 2007 – 33,354 miles
  • 2006 – 27,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,941 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,941 miles (+16,396)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    696144929903
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass72,545 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    412334537044
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON
  3. Fail72,545 miles (+19,585)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    986196051524
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON
  4. Pass52,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    976450933837
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail52,960 miles (+1,933)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    531524615237
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass51,027 miles (+1,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    932109385033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass49,194 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,194 miles
    Test number
    835717823480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail49,193 miles (+1,395)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,193 miles
    Test number
    929257996240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass47,798 miles (+1,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,798 miles
    Test number
    789671696322
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both Front) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Cap Sealing Ring Deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both Rear) (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass46,450 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,450 miles
    Test number
    544251726433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,749 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,749 miles
    Test number
    322129286096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,134 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,134 miles
    Test number
    883881641113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,477 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    970538639877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    150194638045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,384 miles (+531)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    829203934309
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass42,853 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    446490215016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,977 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    806701214061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,238 miles (+1,379)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,238 miles
    Test number
    408967303066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers spliting and not very good at clearing view Recommend replacing wipers
  19. Pass39,859 miles (+777)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    829509702077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOffside front door mirror glass deteriorating recommend replacing glas
  20. Pass39,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    311411560217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,082 miles (+1,567)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,082 miles
    Test number
    954001960208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  22. Pass37,515 miles (+1,648)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    400122869255
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges
  23. Pass35,867 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    921577458282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,354 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,354 miles
    Test number
    301617657215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,253 miles (+6,171)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    992208247214
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  26. Pass27,082 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,082 miles
    Test number
    942370926295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,081 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,081 miles
    Test number
    313276816414
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB52 LRO

Does LB52 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 LRO is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 LRO?
The MOT on LB52 LRO is valid until 14 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 LRO done?
LB52 LRO was recorded at 88,941 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,181 miles a year.
Has LB52 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 LRO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 LRO 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 LRO find?
LB52 LRO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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