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Renault Clio

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LM03 OXUMOT history

LM03 OXU is a blue petrol Renault Clio first used on 28 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM03 OXU blue Renault Clio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Clio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
129,021 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 OXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Clio
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 OXU was last recorded at 129,021 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,711 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,310 miles
Average per year
5,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,021 miles
  • 2025 – 124,711 miles
  • 2024 – 122,704 miles
  • 2022 – 119,776 miles
  • 2020 – 118,815 miles
  • 2018 – 112,920 miles
  • 2017 – 106,935 miles
  • 2016 – 103,817 miles
  • 2015 – 97,877 miles
  • 2014 – 84,421 miles
  • 2013 – 81,166 miles
  • 2012 – 75,259 miles
  • 2011 – 67,249 miles
  • 2010 – 57,304 miles
  • 2009 – 47,471 miles
  • 2008 – 36,534 miles
  • 2007 – 26,792 miles
  • 2006 – 17,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,021 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,021 miles (+4,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,021 miles
    Test number
    461734415779
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass124,711 miles (+2,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,711 miles
    Test number
    182802300116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass122,704 miles (+2,928)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    837797916784
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pad deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Pass119,776 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,776 miles
    Test number
    624993528639
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear sidelights effected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail119,768 miles (+953)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,768 miles
    Test number
    835330201478
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear sidelights effected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,815 miles (+68)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,815 miles
    Test number
    183042909936
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail118,747 miles (+5,827)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,747 miles
    Test number
    436113658788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,920 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,920 miles
    Test number
    347023904806
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail112,918 miles (+5,983)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,918 miles
    Test number
    294131181561
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass106,935 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    411283199738
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine bay area
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  11. Fail106,935 miles (+3,118)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    600237451178
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine bay area
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  12. Pass103,817 miles (+5,940)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    650624228412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack offside

  13. Pass97,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    799339175052
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail97,877 miles (+13,456)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    965116275099
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass84,421 miles (+3,255)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,421 miles
    Test number
    548815284056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly perised

  16. Pass81,166 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,166 miles
    Test number
    277901073217
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f inner steering tie arm

  17. Fail81,156 miles (+5,897)2 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    466118763217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f inner steering tie arm

  18. Pass75,259 miles (+122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    767472062267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail75,137 miles (+7,888)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    457896952287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass67,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    805344761271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,249 miles (+9,945)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    287363661286
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass57,304 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    143606080101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail57,304 miles (+9,833)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    874156280120
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass47,471 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    314804489135
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail47,453 miles (+10,919)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    573638379151
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass36,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,534 miles
    Test number
    261129578452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,534 miles (+9,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,534 miles
    Test number
    904999678159
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass26,792 miles (+9,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,792 miles
    Test number
    703199857142
    • NoteFront pads 50% worn

  29. Pass17,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,640 miles
    Test number
    254040086445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 OXU

Does LM03 OXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 OXU is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 OXU?
The MOT on LM03 OXU is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 OXU done?
LM03 OXU was recorded at 129,021 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,611 miles a year.
Has LM03 OXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 OXU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 OXU 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 LM03 OXU find?
LM03 OXU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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