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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 WTCMOT history

LB52 WTC is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 71,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2025
Mileage
71,359 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WTC was last recorded at 71,359 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 2,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,934 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,425 miles
Average per year
2,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,359 miles
  • 2023 – 68,934 miles
  • 2022 – 66,358 miles
  • 2021 – 61,584 miles
  • 2020 – 57,512 miles
  • 2019 – 56,156 miles
  • 2018 – 51,446 miles
  • 2017 – 49,071 miles
  • 2016 – 47,677 miles
  • 2015 – 46,748 miles
  • 2014 – 44,921 miles
  • 2013 – 42,057 miles
  • 2012 – 39,713 miles
  • 2010 – 34,088 miles
  • 2009 – 30,923 miles
  • 2008 – 26,025 miles
  • 2007 – 23,011 miles
  • 2006 – 17,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,359 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged NS and OS wing mirror glasses damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryFront discs corroding on the inner faces
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount deteriorating
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil residue around the engine
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear wiper perished
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside - front to rear pipes - at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rubber cracking/splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,359 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,359 miles
    Test number
    979744272038
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged NS and OS wing mirror glasses damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroding on the inner faces
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil residue around the engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper perished
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  2. Fail71,359 miles (+2,425)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,359 miles
    Test number
    382514289822
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged NS and OS wing mirror glasses damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroding on the inner faces
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil residue around the engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper perished
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  3. Pass68,934 miles (+16)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    684582804063
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside - front to rear pipes - at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rubber cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing
    • AdvisorySteering/suspension clicking when going lock to lock

  4. Fail68,918 miles (+2,560)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,918 miles
    Test number
    852687026934
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside - front to rear pipes - at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rubber cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing
    • AdvisorySteering/suspension clicking when going lock to lock

  5. Pass66,358 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    645121808179
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryVery loud clicking noise from steering rack area

  6. Fail66,356 miles (+4,772)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    390234923658
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryVery loud clicking noise from steering rack area

  7. Pass61,584 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,584 miles
    Test number
    266992753409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bad clicking noise on steering on lock to lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  8. Fail61,578 miles (+4,066)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,578 miles
    Test number
    475963425771
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bad clicking noise on steering on lock to lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  9. Pass57,512 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    827693520242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,156 miles (+1,000)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    168775243603
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both,noisy. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on.

  11. Fail55,156 miles (+3,710)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,156 miles
    Test number
    257492019148
    • DangerousFront Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety possibly from driveshaft escaping onto exhaust,further oil leaks from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both,rear of wishbones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt severe exhaust fumes inside cab. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both,noisy. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on.

  12. Pass51,446 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,446 miles
    Test number
    954011680242
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light flashing!

  13. Pass49,071 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,071 miles
    Test number
    766755992299
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak!

  14. Pass47,677 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    155537348074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    796151985975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,748 miles (+1,827)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    996463484966
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass44,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,921 miles
    Test number
    536766504251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,921 miles (+2,864)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,921 miles
    Test number
    326486304268
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteTyre pressure light on

  19. Pass42,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    618857063002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,057 miles (+2,344)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    565824063050
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass39,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,713 miles
    Test number
    105399552014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,713 miles (+5,625)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,713 miles
    Test number
    165538652001
    • 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)

  23. Pass34,088 miles (+3,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    151972680241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass30,923 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,923 miles
    Test number
    440743689258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,025 miles
    Test number
    402480128223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,025 miles (+3,014)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,025 miles
    Test number
    172560028201
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass23,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,011 miles
    Test number
    973635917255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,011 miles (+5,938)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,011 miles
    Test number
    513564417297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass17,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    902632966021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WTC

Does LB52 WTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WTC expired on 5 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WTC?
The MOT on LB52 WTC expired on 5 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WTC done?
LB52 WTC was recorded at 71,359 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
Has LB52 WTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WTC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 WTC 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 WTC find?
LB52 WTC passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly damaged ns and os wing mirror glasses damaged; coolant level low; front discs corroding on the inner faces, and 7 more.

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