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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 MDJMOT history

LB52 MDJ is a green petrol MINI first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2024
Mileage
120,358 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 MDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 MDJ was last recorded at 120,358 miles on 11 May 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,355 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,358 miles
  • 2022 – 109,982 miles
  • 2021 – 89,924 miles
  • 2020 – 85,370 miles
  • 2018 – 77,247 miles
  • 2017 – 72,006 miles
  • 2016 – 62,992 miles
  • 2015 – 58,124 miles
  • 2014 – 53,008 miles
  • 2012 – 47,140 miles
  • 2011 – 41,397 miles
  • 2010 – 28,586 miles
  • 2009 – 23,355 miles
  • 2008 – 18,229 miles
  • 2007 – 16,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,358 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAbnormal engine noiseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal bite point very lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,358 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,358 miles
    Test number
    937631935484
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbnormal engine noise
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal bite point very low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,355 miles (+10,373)8 major2 minor25 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    952275063568
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Not tested due to inoperative NSF dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbnormal engine noise
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre upper stop lamp 5 of 11 light sources inoperative, advise repair (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre console lower switch bank loose, slightly affecting operation of rear and front fog lamp switches - advise repair
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal bite point very low
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant below minimum indicated level in header tank
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal heavily degraded, advise replacement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF disc heavily corroded, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc heavily corroded, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up - advise investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear NSR position lamp lens damaged, not affecting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF disc heavily corroded, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rattle on rotation of OSF wheel, suspect inner weather shield rubbing on brake disc inner face - advise repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc heavily corroded, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass109,982 miles (+20,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,982 miles
    Test number
    183642737850
    • 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))

  4. Pass89,924 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    230042579860
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail89,916 miles (+4,546)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,916 miles
    Test number
    591368153876
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass85,370 miles (+8,123)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    296039574106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,247 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,247 miles
    Test number
    462869156650
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail77,241 miles (+5,235)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,241 miles
    Test number
    439113369124
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,006 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    632256420035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,004 miles (+9,012)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    344406677898
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass62,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    887808860397
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail62,992 miles (+4,868)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    178105364102
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,124 miles
    Test number
    778482815161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,124 miles (+5,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,124 miles
    Test number
    105512615141
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass53,008 miles (+131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    909041624094
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail52,877 miles (+5,737)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,877 miles
    Test number
    278157814047
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,140 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    278529752300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,397 miles (+9,370)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    419733161418
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass32,027 miles (+3,441)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,027 miles
    Test number
    446164601008
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass28,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    804539100000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,586 miles (+5,231)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    382419700093
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass23,355 miles (+5,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,355 miles
    Test number
    150189209047
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass18,229 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,229 miles
    Test number
    280271628068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,150 miles
    Test number
    420649717051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 MDJ

Does LB52 MDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 MDJ expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 MDJ?
The MOT on LB52 MDJ expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 MDJ done?
LB52 MDJ was recorded at 120,358 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 6,391 miles a year.
Has LB52 MDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 MDJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 MDJ 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 MDJ find?
LB52 MDJ passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip swept area; abnormal engine noise; clutch pedal bite point very low, and 3 more.

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