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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 RFLMOT history

LM52 RFL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

LM52 RFL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2022
Mileage
131,988 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 RFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 RFL was last recorded at 131,988 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 5,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,780 miles · 30 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,208 miles
Average per year
6,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 131,988 miles
  • 2020 – 126,780 miles
  • 2019 – 122,984 miles
  • 2018 – 118,385 miles
  • 2017 – 113,648 miles
  • 2016 – 108,939 miles
  • 2015 – 103,341 miles
  • 2014 – 96,748 miles
  • 2013 – 81,486 miles
  • 2012 – 70,755 miles
  • 2011 – 64,032 miles
  • 2010 – 60,530 miles
  • 2009 – 54,543 miles
  • 2008 – 49,340 miles
  • 2007 – 45,376 miles
  • 2006 – 34,934 miles
  • 2005 – 23,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    201229356178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,988 miles (+5,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    144207338705
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,780 miles
    Test number
    785279275226
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail126,780 miles (+3,796)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,780 miles
    Test number
    145327938345
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass122,984 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,984 miles
    Test number
    507236159844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,385 miles
    Test number
    798046149350
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail118,385 miles (+4,737)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,385 miles
    Test number
    735280101207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass113,648 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,648 miles
    Test number
    351960866646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,939 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,939 miles
    Test number
    643499404751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    528108987882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail103,341 miles (+6,593)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    525100681761
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing spring (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing spring (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass96,748 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,748 miles
    Test number
    846945664396
    • 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)
    • NoteBack box corroded

  13. Fail96,745 miles (+7,841)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    395124364320
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteBack box corroded

  14. Pass88,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,904 miles
    Test number
    497734464046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail88,899 miles (+7,413)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,899 miles
    Test number
    956894764015
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass81,486 miles (+10,731)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    335192873027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres nearing wear tread indicators / nail in o/s/f tyre
    • NoteUneven front tyre wear

  17. Pass70,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    178063072039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail70,755 miles (+6,723)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    347063772016
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,032 miles (+62)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    815515051003
    • NoteVery slight end float in o/s rack arm, ok at test.

  20. Fail63,970 miles (+3,440)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    145282651060
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVery slight end float in o/s rack arm, ok at test.

  21. Pass60,530 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    870952360093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,528 miles (+5,985)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    490395450014
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear mounting bushes, efficient at time of test.

  23. Pass54,543 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,543 miles
    Test number
    102247279433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail54,543 miles (+60)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,543 miles
    Test number
    893519269020
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail54,483 miles (+5,143)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    164179059466
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  26. Pass49,340 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    850648968057
    • NoteCable reel noisey
    • NoteRadiator leaking coolant

  27. Fail49,340 miles (+3,964)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    413628268084
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCable reel noisey
    • NoteRadiator leaking coolant

  28. Pass45,376 miles (+10,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,376 miles
    Test number
    531101997275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass34,934 miles (+11,165)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,934 miles
    Test number
    651057976220
    • NoteAll tyres worn to various degrees
    • NoteExhaust back box very corroded

  30. Pass23,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,769 miles
    Test number
    780324095284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 RFL

Does LM52 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 RFL expired on 30 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 RFL?
The MOT on LM52 RFL expired on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 RFL done?
LM52 RFL was recorded at 131,988 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 6,694 miles a year.
Has LM52 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 RFL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 RFL 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 RFL find?
LM52 RFL passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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