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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 CLVMOT history

LM52 CLV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LM52 CLV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,592 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CLV was last recorded at 72,592 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2022: 69,670 miles, lower than 69,699 miles on 17 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,880 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
712 miles
Average per year
2,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,592 miles
  • 2024 – 71,880 miles
  • 2023 – 70,830 miles
  • 2022 – 69,670 miles
  • 2021 – 68,898 miles
  • 2020 – 68,089 miles
  • 2019 – 64,887 miles
  • 2018 – 59,882 miles
  • 2017 – 54,525 miles
  • 2016 – 50,585 miles
  • 2015 – 49,425 miles
  • 2014 – 47,655 miles
  • 2013 – 44,643 miles
  • 2012 – 41,675 miles
  • 2011 – 39,435 miles
  • 2010 – 36,522 miles
  • 2009 – 33,391 miles
  • 2008 – 30,958 miles
  • 2007 – 27,374 miles
  • 2006 – 22,985 miles
  • 2005 – 18,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,592 miles (+712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,592 miles
    Test number
    303686116750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))
  2. Pass71,880 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,880 miles
    Test number
    741783976808
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split but still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Fail71,880 miles (+1,050)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,880 miles
    Test number
    247379006046
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split but still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass70,830 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,830 miles
    Test number
    133819507029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,670 miles (-29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,670 miles
    Test number
    964817096231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brakes discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail69,699 miles (+801)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,699 miles
    Test number
    654661931025
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brakes discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass68,898 miles (+809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    719157405829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass68,089 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    511810302144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,087 miles (+3,200)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    889221372024
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass64,887 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    612659599257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail64,887 miles (+5,005)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    422056867484
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass59,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    503797635399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail59,882 miles (+5,357)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    650293792087
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass54,525 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    203244910036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake discs
  15. Fail54,525 miles (+3,940)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,525 miles
    Test number
    401694786306
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake discs
  16. Pass50,585 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    653240408491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    872832339216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer badly corroded (7.1.2)
  18. Fail49,425 miles (+1,770)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    852393460952
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer badly corroded (7.1.2)
  19. Pass47,655 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    119088324387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,643 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,643 miles
    Test number
    208245043338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,675 miles (+2,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,675 miles
    Test number
    916310622310
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass39,435 miles (+2,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,435 miles
    Test number
    536501841306
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass36,522 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,522 miles
    Test number
    793881540324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,391 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,391 miles
    Test number
    384183749375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,958 miles (+3,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,958 miles
    Test number
    462478638376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass27,374 miles (+4,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,374 miles
    Test number
    894645247326
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  27. Pass22,985 miles (+4,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,985 miles
    Test number
    313543846373
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTED
  28. Pass18,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,798 miles
    Test number
    714274235362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CLV

Does LM52 CLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CLV is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CLV?
The MOT on LM52 CLV is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 CLV done?
LM52 CLV was recorded at 72,592 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,689 miles a year.
Has LM52 CLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CLV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 CLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 CLV find?
LM52 CLV passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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