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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 JDUMOT history

LM52 JDU is a silver petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2022 and it has passed 14 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

LM52 JDU silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2022
Mileage
138,031 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
14 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 JDU was last recorded at 138,031 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 1,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,725 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,306 miles
Average per year
5,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,031 miles
  • 2021 – 136,725 miles
  • 2020 – 133,381 miles
  • 2018 – 127,365 miles
  • 2017 – 122,402 miles
  • 2016 – 119,933 miles
  • 2015 – 113,390 miles
  • 2014 – 105,331 miles
  • 2012 – 94,551 miles
  • 2011 – 89,336 miles
  • 2010 – 86,867 miles
  • 2009 – 75,299 miles
  • 2008 – 64,793 miles
  • 2007 – 53,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,031 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative switching main beam on when operated (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/ & n/s/ plastic lower sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,031 miles (+1,306)11 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,031 miles
    Test number
    678074079026
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative switching main beam on when operated (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass136,725 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,725 miles
    Test number
    380490300856
    • AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail136,725 miles (+3,344)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,725 miles
    Test number
    257469133428
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,381 miles
    Test number
    741146073335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,381 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,381 miles
    Test number
    834493975437
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Fail133,381 miles (+6,016)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,381 miles
    Test number
    492428432552
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,365 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,365 miles
    Test number
    400333862137
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/ & n/s/ plastic lower sill covers fitted

  8. Fail127,278 miles (+4,876)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,278 miles
    Test number
    345202695808
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear +2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner wheel arch out of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure +2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/ & n/s/ plastic lower sill covers fitted

  9. Pass122,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,402 miles
    Test number
    907197866979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,401 miles (+2,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,401 miles
    Test number
    616910047903
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass119,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    184179833101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,933 miles (+6,543)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    372288503426
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail113,390 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    426743625081
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,390 miles (+8,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    738173725049
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail105,331 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    316327924078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass105,331 miles (+10,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    668187324078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass94,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,551 miles
    Test number
    168572652301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,551 miles (+5,215)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,551 miles
    Test number
    587652052390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass89,336 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,336 miles
    Test number
    975806951372
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  20. Fail89,323 miles (+2,456)3 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,323 miles
    Test number
    756253651343
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  21. Fail86,867 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,867 miles
    Test number
    303527250360
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass86,867 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,867 miles
    Test number
    710407250378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,299 miles (+10,506)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,299 miles
    Test number
    490844869411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,793 miles (+11,279)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,793 miles
    Test number
    613374768326
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  25. Pass53,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    781232057331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,514 miles (+10,103)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    892602957389
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass43,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,411 miles
    Test number
    471143207090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,411 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,411 miles
    Test number
    914563407069
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Questions about LM52 JDU

Does LM52 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JDU expired on 19 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JDU?
The MOT on LM52 JDU expired on 19 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JDU done?
LM52 JDU was recorded at 138,031 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 5,506 miles a year.
Has LM52 JDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JDU has failed 14 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 JDU 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 JDU find?
LM52 JDU failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative switching main beam on when operated; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 17 more.

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