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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 NLFMOT history

LM52 NLF is a grey petrol MINI first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LM52 NLF grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,652 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NLF was last recorded at 97,652 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,652 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,652 miles
  • 2018 – 95,116 miles
  • 2017 – 91,104 miles
  • 2016 – 82,219 miles
  • 2015 – 72,461 miles
  • 2014 – 59,215 miles
  • 2013 – 48,377 miles
  • 2012 – 43,882 miles
  • 2011 – 38,316 miles
  • 2009 – 27,818 miles
  • 2008 – 17,971 miles
  • 2007 – 15,223 miles
  • 2006 – 10,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,652 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAge related rust on undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,652 miles1 minor20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    905429293148
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related rust on underside

  2. Fail97,652 miles (+2,536)6 major1 minor20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    854012121671
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related rust on underside

  3. Pass95,116 miles (+4,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,116 miles
    Test number
    270180094302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Pass91,104 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    623181005947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,074 miles (+8,855)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    147302729858
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  6. Pass82,219 miles (+9,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    660545970686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,461 miles (+13,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    595220775044
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass59,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    126733274481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,215 miles (+10,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    158723174055
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass48,377 miles (+4,495)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    476500273011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  11. Pass43,882 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    676916272079
    • NoteEML on

  12. Fail43,882 miles (+5,566)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    978186772072
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEML on

  13. Pass38,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,316 miles
    Test number
    337956771028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail38,316 miles (+10,498)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,316 miles
    Test number
    966815471069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

  15. Pass27,818 miles (+9,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,818 miles
    Test number
    912006939319
    • NoteSmall chip in front windscreen. Outside zone "A"

  16. Pass17,971 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,971 miles
    Test number
    624220348333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,223 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,223 miles
    Test number
    203196957222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,856 miles
    Test number
    201419546082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NLF

Does LM52 NLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NLF is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NLF?
The MOT on LM52 NLF is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NLF done?
LM52 NLF was recorded at 97,652 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
Has LM52 NLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NLF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 NLF 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 NLF find?
LM52 NLF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 20 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 18 more.

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