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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 JDJMOT history

LM52 JDJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

LM52 JDJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
113,176 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JDJ was last recorded at 113,176 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,114 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
4,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,176 miles
  • 2024 – 113,114 miles
  • 2022 – 113,065 miles
  • 2021 – 112,720 miles
  • 2020 – 111,289 miles
  • 2019 – 109,533 miles
  • 2018 – 107,360 miles
  • 2017 – 102,665 miles
  • 2016 – 99,842 miles
  • 2015 – 97,619 miles
  • 2014 – 95,261 miles
  • 2012 – 85,785 miles
  • 2011 – 75,065 miles
  • 2010 – 62,341 miles
  • 2009 – 46,663 miles
  • 2008 – 33,193 miles
  • 2007 – 32,651 miles
  • 2006 – 25,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,176 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,176 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,176 miles
    Test number
    341487127502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass113,114 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,114 miles
    Test number
    860452905205
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,065 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    785187115173
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass112,720 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,720 miles
    Test number
    424261678336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,289 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,289 miles
    Test number
    729195794049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,533 miles (+2,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    591408401811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,360 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,360 miles
    Test number
    204074315475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Fail107,291 miles (+4,626)8 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,291 miles
    Test number
    513305224351
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryRun flat light on
    • AdvisorySteering notchy
  9. Pass102,665 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    131341558168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column notchy when turning
  10. Fail102,665 miles (+2,823)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    735757806042
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column notchy when turning
  11. Pass99,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    912273813277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a minor cut to its tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a minor cut to its tread area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail99,842 miles (+2,223)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    773251481291
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a minor cut to its tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a minor cut to its tread area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass97,619 miles (+2,358)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    966832315090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust box outer layers breaking up
  14. Pass95,261 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,261 miles
    Test number
    307213914079
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust system in poor condition
  15. Fail95,248 miles (+9,463)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,248 miles
    Test number
    627593014036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust system in poor condition
  16. Pass85,785 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    486357702497
    • NoteFront seat covers fitted over the front seat airbags. These may prevent the airbags working in the event of an accident
    • NoteOuter covering of rear silencer rusty and holed but silencer not leaking
    • NoteTreads of both rear tyres worn in steps on the inner edges.
  17. Fail85,785 miles (+10,720)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    366937402350
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront seat covers fitted over the front seat airbags. These may prevent the airbags working in the event of an accident
    • NoteOuter covering of rear silencer rusty and holed but silencer not leaking
    • NoteTreads of both rear tyres worn in steps on the inner edges.
  18. Pass75,065 miles (+12,724)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    705434401334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,341 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    680728100352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth front wipers splitting
  20. Fail62,341 miles (+15,678)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    901448100326
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth front wipers splitting
  21. Pass46,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    522854969228
    • NoteSome judder on rear brakes
  22. Fail46,663 miles (+13,470)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    620974569228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSome judder on rear brakes
  23. Pass33,193 miles (+542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,193 miles
    Test number
    131455478248
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass32,651 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,651 miles
    Test number
    740004057308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,892 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,892 miles
    Test number
    872904506337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,884 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,884 miles
    Test number
    892323806337
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear light not fitted wiht red reflectors

Questions about LM52 JDJ

Does LM52 JDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JDJ expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JDJ?
The MOT on LM52 JDJ expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JDJ done?
LM52 JDJ was recorded at 113,176 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 4,638 miles a year.
Has LM52 JDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JDJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LM52 JDJ 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 LM52 JDJ find?
LM52 JDJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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