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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 SVLMOT history

LM52 SVL is a red petrol MINI first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 59,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LM52 SVL red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,164 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 SVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 SVL was last recorded at 59,164 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2010: 12,450 miles, lower than 19,702 miles on 17 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,613 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
551 miles
Average per year
2,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,164 miles
  • 2025 – 58,613 miles
  • 2024 – 57,634 miles
  • 2022 – 51,610 miles
  • 2021 – 45,819 miles
  • 2020 – 40,341 miles
  • 2019 – 36,655 miles
  • 2018 – 26,999 miles
  • 2017 – 26,975 miles
  • 2016 – 26,757 miles
  • 2015 – 26,272 miles
  • 2014 – 25,577 miles
  • 2013 – 24,815 miles
  • 2012 – 23,895 miles
  • 2011 – 22,785 miles
  • 2010 – 12,450 miles
  • 2009 – 19,702 miles
  • 2008 – 17,606 miles
  • 2007 – 14,255 miles
  • 2006 – 12,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,164 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake discs are worn and lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    910666670122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail59,164 miles (+551)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,164 miles
    Test number
    784964030717
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,613 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,613 miles
    Test number
    739772781272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail58,610 miles (+976)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    960226409079
    • MajorNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,634 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    261852289450
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail57,629 miles (+6,019)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,629 miles
    Test number
    120608164747
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass51,610 miles (+5,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    221241723547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass45,819 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    157291494732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,341 miles (+3,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    249630930219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded

  10. Pass36,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    686850304316
    • AdvisoryT.p.s system showing fault

  11. Fail36,655 miles (+9,656)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    251177652396
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryT.p.s system showing fault

  12. Pass26,999 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    605588919757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,975 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,975 miles
    Test number
    933613450194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,757 miles1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    906231893126
    • DangerousNearside front tyre worn on edges very close to cords
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  15. Fail26,757 miles (+485)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    514459583482
    • DangerousNearside front tyre worn on edges very close to cords
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced AND HONEYCOMBE BACK GROUND (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  16. Pass26,272 miles (+695)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,272 miles
    Test number
    878406765140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail25,577 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,577 miles
    Test number
    546044874181
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass25,577 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,577 miles
    Test number
    638934174120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,815 miles
    Test number
    348820373192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,815 miles (+920)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,815 miles
    Test number
    609700773139
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail23,895 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,895 miles
    Test number
    556600172147
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has two punctures.

  22. Pass23,895 miles (+1,110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,895 miles
    Test number
    669570372177
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has two punctures.

  23. Pass22,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,785 miles
    Test number
    125886961190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,785 miles (+10,335)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,785 miles
    Test number
    369766161120
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass12,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,450 miles
    Test number
    850805160159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,450 miles (-7,252)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,450 miles
    Test number
    604705360164
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass19,702 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,702 miles
    Test number
    784078269133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,606 miles
    Test number
    413634468155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,606 miles (+3,351)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,606 miles
    Test number
    172833468112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass14,255 miles (+2,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,255 miles
    Test number
    212356267149
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  31. Pass12,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,248 miles
    Test number
    924329486065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 SVL

Does LM52 SVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 SVL is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 SVL?
The MOT on LM52 SVL is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 SVL done?
LM52 SVL was recorded at 59,164 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,314 miles a year.
Has LM52 SVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 SVL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 SVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 SVL find?
LM52 SVL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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