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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 MBOMOT history

LB52 MBO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 84,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,929 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 MBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 MBO was last recorded at 84,929 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2019: 60,190 miles, lower than 61,899 miles on 9 Jul 2018.

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
83,199 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,730 miles
Average per year
3,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,929 miles
  • 2025 – 83,199 miles
  • 2024 – 81,066 miles
  • 2023 – 78,601 miles
  • 2022 – 76,119 miles
  • 2021 – 73,513 miles
  • 2020 – 71,425 miles
  • 2019 – 60,190 miles
  • 2018 – 61,899 miles
  • 2017 – 57,442 miles
  • 2016 – 51,733 miles
  • 2015 – 46,868 miles
  • 2014 – 42,698 miles
  • 2013 – 38,643 miles
  • 2012 – 35,762 miles
  • 2011 – 33,077 miles
  • 2010 – 30,061 miles
  • 2009 – 26,716 miles
  • 2008 – 22,905 miles
  • 2007 – 20,401 miles
  • 2006 – 17,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,929 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside (Stop lamp faded)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,929 miles (+1,730)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,929 miles
    Test number
    353132586530
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass83,199 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    259277649913
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside (Stop lamp faded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail83,161 miles (+2,095)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    681205861241
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside (Stop lamp faded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear corroded at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass81,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,066 miles
    Test number
    265103726086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail81,064 miles (+2,463)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    533761107993
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,601 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    414915509965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,119 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,119 miles
    Test number
    208431536703
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail76,107 miles (+2,594)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    699901070382
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass73,513 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,513 miles
    Test number
    180766646435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,425 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    732023163917
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin very rusty

  11. Fail71,400 miles (+11,210)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,400 miles
    Test number
    512231425764
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin very rusty

  12. Pass60,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    935827029186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge very worn/ Tyre is slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail60,190 miles (-1,709)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    299341578015
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge very worn/ Tyre is slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass61,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,899 miles
    Test number
    375923438419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail61,899 miles (+4,457)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,899 miles
    Test number
    415686230636
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  16. Pass57,442 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    847966680044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust rusty and box rattles

  17. Pass51,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,733 miles
    Test number
    183342331761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail51,733 miles (+4,865)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,733 miles
    Test number
    301431145833
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,868 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    126045615242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    816570324222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    209099914216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass38,643 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,643 miles
    Test number
    809207513272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,762 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,762 miles
    Test number
    755491422250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,680 miles (+2,603)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,680 miles
    Test number
    517699912205
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteO/s wiper becoming worn

  25. Pass33,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    577696411259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail33,077 miles (+3,016)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    748716011276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,061 miles (+3,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,061 miles
    Test number
    422778120269
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass26,716 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,716 miles
    Test number
    284565629243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,905 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,905 miles
    Test number
    360391938493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass20,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,401 miles
    Test number
    322456027454
    • NoteN/s/f auxilliary lamp not working

  31. Fail20,401 miles (+2,795)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,401 miles
    Test number
    842666227265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f auxilliary lamp not working

  32. Pass17,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,606 miles
    Test number
    842633336220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB52 MBO

Does LB52 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 MBO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 MBO?
The MOT on LB52 MBO is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 MBO done?
LB52 MBO was recorded at 84,929 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,389 miles a year.
Has LB52 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 MBO has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 MBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 MBO find?
LB52 MBO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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