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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 RFZMOT history

LM52 RFZ is a green petrol MINI first used on 21 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 174,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LM52 RFZ green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
174,235 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 RFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 RFZ was last recorded at 174,235 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,234 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,235 miles
  • 2025 – 167,734 miles
  • 2024 – 161,137 miles
  • 2023 – 153,357 miles
  • 2022 – 142,151 miles
  • 2021 – 130,521 miles
  • 2020 – 119,346 miles
  • 2019 – 106,319 miles
  • 2018 – 95,978 miles
  • 2017 – 88,534 miles
  • 2016 – 80,565 miles
  • 2015 – 74,213 miles
  • 2014 – 72,555 miles
  • 2013 – 56,221 miles
  • 2012 – 47,685 miles
  • 2011 – 43,608 miles
  • 2010 – 39,043 miles
  • 2009 – 35,178 miles
  • 2008 – 31,724 miles
  • 2007 – 27,994 miles
  • 2006 – 24,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

36 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,235 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    174,235 miles
    Test number
    541774589703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail174,234 miles (+6,500)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,234 miles
    Test number
    928423555281
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass167,734 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    167,734 miles
    Test number
    762587172449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,137 miles
    Test number
    703097500937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,135 miles (+7,778)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,135 miles
    Test number
    724281744243
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,357 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,357 miles
    Test number
    740702117951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,305 miles (+11,154)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,305 miles
    Test number
    601591158000
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass142,151 miles (+42)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,151 miles
    Test number
    984285887526
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,109 miles (+11,588)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,109 miles
    Test number
    146185319642
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (P bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,521 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,521 miles
    Test number
    291725792732
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail130,495 miles (+11,149)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,495 miles
    Test number
    459352092087
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Pass119,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,346 miles
    Test number
    608822422020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from both front wheels on rotation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail119,346 miles (+13,027)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,346 miles
    Test number
    397432221290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from both front wheels on rotation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,319 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    886475232957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,166 miles (+10,188)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,166 miles
    Test number
    265747005318
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass95,978 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,978 miles
    Test number
    838896351883
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail95,874 miles (+7,340)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    492563278385
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass88,534 miles (+7,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    501729067151
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front headlamps deteriorated but not severely reducing the beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  19. Pass80,565 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,565 miles
    Test number
    211380652860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,213 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,213 miles
    Test number
    327722645181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,555 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    406361214238
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail72,555 miles (+16,334)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    516990314235
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass missing

  23. Pass56,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    609878143150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,221 miles (+8,536)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    107404143147
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteN/s mirror

  25. Pass47,685 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    777030592013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rear box deteriated & vibrates
    • NoteFront brake discs scorred
    • NoteP.a.s pump noisy

  26. Fail47,685 miles (+4,077)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    418909982055
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rear box deteriated & vibrates
    • NoteFront brake discs scorred
    • NoteP.a.s pump noisy

  27. Pass43,608 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    588241291080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs scorred

  28. Fail43,608 miles (+4,565)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,608 miles
    Test number
    749191491072
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs scorred

  29. Pass39,043 miles (+3,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,043 miles
    Test number
    420593090035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass35,178 miles (+3,454)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,178 miles
    Test number
    761133589047
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  31. Pass31,724 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,724 miles
    Test number
    111205798059
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Fail31,724 miles (+3,730)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,724 miles
    Test number
    144345998070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  33. Pass27,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    964748987024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  34. Fail27,994 miles (+3,836)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    372797687013
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteYellow tyre pressure warning on dash

  35. Fail24,158 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,158 miles
    Test number
    130922366497
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  36. Pass24,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,158 miles
    Test number
    460032466083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 RFZ

Does LM52 RFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 RFZ is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 RFZ?
The MOT on LM52 RFZ is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 RFZ done?
LM52 RFZ was recorded at 174,235 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 7,397 miles a year.
Has LM52 RFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 RFZ has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 RFZ 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 RFZ find?
LM52 RFZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear nail in tyre.

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