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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LC02 XLMMOT history

LC02 XLM is a green petrol MG TF first used on 6 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
44,364 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 XLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 XLM was last recorded at 44,364 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,183 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
1,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,364 miles
  • 2024 – 42,183 miles
  • 2023 – 41,809 miles
  • 2022 – 41,783 miles
  • 2021 – 40,687 miles
  • 2020 – 39,812 miles
  • 2019 – 38,428 miles
  • 2018 – 36,254 miles
  • 2017 – 35,726 miles
  • 2015 – 31,649 miles
  • 2014 – 31,575 miles
  • 2013 – 31,335 miles
  • 2012 – 31,016 miles
  • 2011 – 30,343 miles
  • 2010 – 30,330 miles
  • 2009 – 25,915 miles
  • 2008 – 19,330 miles
  • 2006 – 13,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,364 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body, subframes and suspension components, brake pipes, brake hose ferrules etc
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency slightly low
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (195/40/16 front - 215/40/16 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass44,364 miles (+2,181)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    652989716612
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body, subframes and suspension components, brake pipes, brake hose ferrules etc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency slightly low
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (195/40/16 front - 215/40/16 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass42,183 miles (+374)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,183 miles
    Test number
    814862309032
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (subframes, suspension components, brake pipes, brake hose ferrules etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass41,809 miles (+26)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    572840430670
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling on rear subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail41,783 miles (+1,096)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    206912969963
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  5. Pass40,687 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    162474842729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,812 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    268842062088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,428 miles (+2,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,428 miles
    Test number
    512518853570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass36,254 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,254 miles
    Test number
    812206300585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,047 miles (+321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,047 miles
    Test number
    287332180442
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  10. Fail35,726 miles (+4,077)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    505950106128
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure but not likely to fall from it's vertical position
    • AdvisoryOil level on the minimum
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass31,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    781035575281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail31,649 miles (+74)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    651367921257
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass31,575 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,575 miles
    Test number
    608830864281
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass31,335 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,335 miles
    Test number
    947159233261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,016 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,016 miles
    Test number
    649950132290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,011 miles (+668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,011 miles
    Test number
    426449922217
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  17. Pass30,343 miles (+13)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,343 miles
    Test number
    855746951280
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s front caliper binding slightly
    • NoteRear brakes noisy squealing

  18. Pass30,330 miles (+4,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    211288050232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass25,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,915 miles
    Test number
    204227509096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail25,915 miles (+6,585)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,915 miles
    Test number
    834667009076
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass19,330 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    584210018072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,509 miles
    Test number
    583153566365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 XLM

Does LC02 XLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC02 XLM expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC02 XLM?
The MOT on LC02 XLM expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC02 XLM done?
LC02 XLM was recorded at 44,364 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 1,652 miles a year.
Has LC02 XLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 XLM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC02 XLM 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 LC02 XLM find?
LC02 XLM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; general underside corrosion (body, subframes and suspension components, brake pipes, brake hose ferrules etc; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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