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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 WBZMOT history

LB52 WBZ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
133,460 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WBZ was last recorded at 133,460 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,209 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
251 miles
Average per year
5,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,460 miles
  • 2023 – 133,209 miles
  • 2020 – 132,963 miles
  • 2019 – 129,204 miles
  • 2018 – 118,746 miles
  • 2017 – 108,283 miles
  • 2016 – 104,149 miles
  • 2015 – 99,221 miles
  • 2014 – 97,106 miles
  • 2013 – 82,260 miles
  • 2012 – 67,492 miles
  • 2011 – 48,496 miles
  • 2010 – 46,970 miles
  • 2009 – 41,689 miles
  • 2008 – 34,867 miles
  • 2007 – 28,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,460 miles
  • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION PARTS HAVE SURFUSE
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION PARTS HAVE SURFUSE RUST

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front discs corroded + pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil misting on engine and gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,460 miles (+251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,460 miles
    Test number
    771756960488
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION PARTS HAVE SURFUSE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION PARTS HAVE SURFUSE RUST

  2. Pass133,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,209 miles
    Test number
    810840910447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail133,209 miles (+246)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,209 miles
    Test number
    583655391308
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,963 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,963 miles
    Test number
    941422983679
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded + pitted
    • AdvisoryOil misting on engine and gear box

  5. Fail132,958 miles (+3,754)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,958 miles
    Test number
    350812757976
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded + pitted
    • AdvisoryOil misting on engine and gear box

  6. Pass129,204 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,204 miles
    Test number
    299688947013
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail129,178 miles (+10,432)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,178 miles
    Test number
    268520763102
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light not working

  8. Pass118,746 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,746 miles
    Test number
    938911656460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance requirements only just met

  9. Fail118,692 miles (+10,409)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,692 miles
    Test number
    195664182071
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported at rear. (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear, in clips. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear, in clips (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance requirements only just met

  10. Pass108,283 miles (+4,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,283 miles
    Test number
    563149842244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  11. Pass104,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    176912107194
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail104,149 miles (+4,928)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    575550710858
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,221 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    555821615121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,106 miles (+14,846)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    206331164136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,260 miles (+14,768)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    546382153115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,492 miles (+18,996)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    168899952199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,496 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    658547281079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,970 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    312397370029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,689 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,689 miles
    Test number
    193236989484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,867 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,867 miles
    Test number
    900392498077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    284327447003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WBZ

Does LB52 WBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WBZ expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WBZ?
The MOT on LB52 WBZ expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WBZ done?
LB52 WBZ was recorded at 133,460 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 5,955 miles a year.
Has LB52 WBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WBZ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 WBZ 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 WBZ find?
LB52 WBZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front suspension parts have surfuse; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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