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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF52 DHVMOT history

LF52 DHV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 53,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LF52 DHV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,990 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DHV was last recorded at 53,990 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 1,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,274 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,716 miles
Average per year
2,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,990 miles
  • 2025 – 52,274 miles
  • 2024 – 49,417 miles
  • 2023 – 48,412 miles
  • 2022 – 47,476 miles
  • 2021 – 46,511 miles
  • 2020 – 45,280 miles
  • 2019 – 43,108 miles
  • 2018 – 41,208 miles
  • 2017 – 39,177 miles
  • 2016 – 36,747 miles
  • 2015 – 33,061 miles
  • 2014 – 31,351 miles
  • 2013 – 28,912 miles
  • 2012 – 27,229 miles
  • 2011 – 23,982 miles
  • 2010 – 19,652 miles
  • 2009 – 17,386 miles
  • 2008 – 15,089 miles
  • 2007 – 13,360 miles
  • 2006 – 11,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,990 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,990 miles (+1,716)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,990 miles
    Test number
    274952501818
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass52,274 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,274 miles
    Test number
    946497414125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,417 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    369424192556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail49,410 miles (+998)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,410 miles
    Test number
    573913454326
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,412 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,412 miles
    Test number
    294091543832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail48,409 miles (+933)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    318486957588
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass47,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,476 miles
    Test number
    842671679563
    • 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))

  8. Fail47,476 miles (+965)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,476 miles
    Test number
    780579906865
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass46,511 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    862561426046
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass45,280 miles (+2,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,280 miles
    Test number
    432058305992
    • 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 exhaust corroded

  11. Pass43,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,108 miles
    Test number
    920906534275
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  12. Fail43,065 miles (+1,857)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,065 miles
    Test number
    967934448161
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  13. Pass41,208 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,208 miles
    Test number
    888786816653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    244567178932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Fail39,177 miles (+2,430)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    826538473284
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass36,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    592206410193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,747 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    741759867330
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail36,747 miles (+3,686)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    362739464426
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass33,061 miles (+1,710)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,061 miles
    Test number
    849985275012
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre outer walls slight damaged cracks
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre outer walls slight damaged

  20. Pass31,351 miles (+2,439)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,351 miles
    Test number
    188642474095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass28,912 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,912 miles
    Test number
    806110463069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,229 miles
    Test number
    815166142051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail27,229 miles (+3,247)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,229 miles
    Test number
    116246742470
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail23,982 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,982 miles
    Test number
    286786741018
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass23,982 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,982 miles
    Test number
    828666341000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,652 miles (+2,266)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,652 miles
    Test number
    612450650007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre unevenly worn 175/65 r15 h pirelli p3000
    • NoteO/s/f wiper smearing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked due to age
    • NoteSmall cut on o/s/f tyre

  27. Pass17,386 miles (+2,297)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    110535149036
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing out from outer edge.(wheel alignment recomended)

  28. Pass15,089 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,089 miles
    Test number
    850617448072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,360 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,360 miles
    Test number
    502238247085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass11,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    11,108 miles
    Test number
    123570066022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 DHV

Does LF52 DHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DHV is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DHV?
The MOT on LF52 DHV is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 DHV done?
LF52 DHV was recorded at 53,990 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 2,157 miles a year.
Has LF52 DHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DHV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 DHV 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 DHV find?
LF52 DHV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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