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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD52 EEUMOT history

LD52 EEU is a black petrol MINI first used on 11 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

LD52 EEU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,446 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 EEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 EEU was last recorded at 126,446 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 1,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,325 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,121 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,446 miles
  • 2025 – 125,325 miles
  • 2023 – 117,997 miles
  • 2022 – 112,295 miles
  • 2021 – 107,215 miles
  • 2020 – 103,501 miles
  • 2019 – 93,438 miles
  • 2018 – 78,119 miles
  • 2017 – 72,914 miles
  • 2016 – 69,532 miles
  • 2015 – 66,528 miles
  • 2014 – 63,098 miles
  • 2013 – 56,969 miles
  • 2012 – 50,698 miles
  • 2011 – 44,556 miles
  • 2010 – 37,214 miles
  • 2009 – 28,925 miles
  • 2008 – 21,332 miles
  • 2006 – 13,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,446 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDip to main beam stalk slightly faulty

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,446 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    796713800816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDip to main beam stalk slightly faulty

  2. Fail126,446 miles (+1,121)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    479375119639
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDip to main beam stalk slightly faulty

  3. Fail125,325 miles (+7,328)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    900006540330
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass117,997 miles (+5,702)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,997 miles
    Test number
    832255718018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bracket bolt broken but still supported (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has corrosion in various places

  5. Pass112,295 miles (+5,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,295 miles
    Test number
    280042555865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,215 miles (+3,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    713466406597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise tpms light on

  7. Pass103,501 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,501 miles
    Test number
    150295340144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,500 miles (+10,062)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    906352418796
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass93,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,438 miles
    Test number
    834623436379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,438 miles (+15,319)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,438 miles
    Test number
    456139476977
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Screw in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass78,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    534355389858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail78,119 miles (+5,205)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    352725192642
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,914 miles (+3,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,914 miles
    Test number
    259955568268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,532 miles (+3,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,532 miles
    Test number
    204932897459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass66,528 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    536916680633
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak around sump

  16. Fail66,528 miles (+3,430)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    525003030125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak around sump

  17. Pass63,098 miles (+6,129)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    255156664051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass56,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    167647973408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,969 miles (+6,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    985797473049
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass50,698 miles (+6,142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    519711882002
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass44,556 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,556 miles
    Test number
    836522011079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,547 miles (+7,333)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,547 miles
    Test number
    708241011024
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass37,214 miles (+8,289)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    243512410084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,925 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    240628209092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,332 miles (+7,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,332 miles
    Test number
    652368408031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass13,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,408 miles
    Test number
    471247856330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 EEU

Does LD52 EEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 EEU is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 EEU?
The MOT on LD52 EEU is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 EEU done?
LD52 EEU was recorded at 126,446 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has LD52 EEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 EEU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD52 EEU 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 LD52 EEU find?
LD52 EEU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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