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Silver and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 DFVMOT history

LF52 DFV is a silver and black petrol MINI first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 50,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LF52 DFV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,743 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DFV was last recorded at 50,743 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,403 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,340 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,743 miles
  • 2025 – 49,403 miles
  • 2024 – 48,383 miles
  • 2023 – 46,900 miles
  • 2022 – 45,130 miles
  • 2021 – 44,074 miles
  • 2020 – 42,510 miles
  • 2019 – 41,470 miles
  • 2018 – 39,444 miles
  • 2017 – 37,198 miles
  • 2016 – 34,706 miles
  • 2015 – 31,498 miles
  • 2014 – 27,377 miles
  • 2013 – 23,934 miles
  • 2012 – 20,099 miles
  • 2011 – 17,263 miles
  • 2010 – 14,779 miles
  • 2009 – 13,050 miles
  • 2008 – 11,132 miles
  • 2007 – 9,263 miles
  • 2006 – 6,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,743 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,743 miles (+1,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    981173697999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass49,403 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,403 miles
    Test number
    892280092899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail49,401 miles (+1,018)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    285310774539
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass48,383 miles (+1,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,383 miles
    Test number
    321250018484
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,900 miles (+1,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,900 miles
    Test number
    441948513546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,130 miles (+1,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,130 miles
    Test number
    589072686544
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    229207299169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail44,074 miles (+1,564)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    494110857849
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass42,510 miles (+1,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,510 miles
    Test number
    922314565056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    695924289671
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail41,470 miles (+2,026)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    389421638303
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass39,444 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    585910763703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust casing is corroded

  13. Fail39,443 miles (+2,245)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,443 miles
    Test number
    705259645322
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust casing is corroded

  14. Pass37,198 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    634215686032
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S front tyre inner worn

  15. Fail37,190 miles (+2,484)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    225047733698
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S front tyre inner worn

  16. Pass34,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,706 miles
    Test number
    507274670150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,706 miles (+3,208)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,706 miles
    Test number
    822332060464
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil too low

  18. Pass31,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    805261335290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail31,498 miles (+4,121)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    845211035254
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass27,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,377 miles
    Test number
    108704624220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail27,377 miles (+3,443)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,377 miles
    Test number
    228144424287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass23,934 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,934 miles
    Test number
    935213733244
    • NoteOffside headlamp level adjuster not working

  23. Fail23,920 miles (+3,821)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,920 miles
    Test number
    318972833462
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside headlamp level adjuster not working
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  24. Pass20,099 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,099 miles
    Test number
    525876522222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perish on side wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perish on side wall

  25. Fail20,099 miles (+2,836)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,099 miles
    Test number
    918204622206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perish on side wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perish on side wall

  26. Pass17,263 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,263 miles
    Test number
    625151421276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,779 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,779 miles
    Test number
    892172820243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,050 miles (+1,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,050 miles
    Test number
    312202639251
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass11,132 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,132 miles
    Test number
    563601248265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass9,263 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,263 miles
    Test number
    343852567258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass6,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,328 miles
    Test number
    300181556274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DFV

Does LF52 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DFV is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DFV?
The MOT on LF52 DFV is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DFV done?
LF52 DFV was recorded at 50,743 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has LF52 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DFV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 DFV 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 LF52 DFV find?
LF52 DFV passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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