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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VMVMOT history

LM52 VMV is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 39,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LM52 VMV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
39,529 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VMV was last recorded at 39,529 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2016: 29,524 miles, lower than 70,916 miles on 13 Jun 2015.

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
39,522 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,529 miles
  • 2020 – 39,522 miles
  • 2019 – 37,914 miles
  • 2018 – 34,665 miles
  • 2017 – 32,609 miles
  • 2016 – 29,528 miles
  • 2015 – 70,916 miles
  • 2014 – 23,120 miles
  • 2013 – 19,605 miles
  • 2011 – 17,171 miles
  • 2010 – 14,786 miles
  • 2008 – 10,920 miles
  • 2007 – 8,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,529 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,529 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    543909061681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,522 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    351998779888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,914 miles
    Test number
    783990483445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail37,914 miles (+3,249)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,914 miles
    Test number
    613968867963
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass34,665 miles (+2,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    427475587458
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass32,609 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,609 miles
    Test number
    835370629391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,528 miles
    Test number
    643328489777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Fail29,524 miles (-41,392)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,524 miles
    Test number
    329183809151
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass70,916 miles (+47,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,916 miles
    Test number
    557204065176
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail23,120 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    237318974178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass23,120 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    646188874136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    859292773161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,605 miles (+2,434)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    348821573139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Note175/65/R15(84T)

  14. Pass17,171 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,171 miles
    Test number
    425602741416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,786 miles
    Test number
    334868200013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,786 miles (+3,866)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,786 miles
    Test number
    621765400070
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass10,920 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,920 miles
    Test number
    392753708091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,592 miles
    Test number
    543974307093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,592 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,592 miles
    Test number
    794034207004
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LM52 VMV

Does LM52 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VMV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VMV?
The MOT on LM52 VMV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VMV done?
LM52 VMV was recorded at 39,529 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,609 miles a year.
Has LM52 VMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VMV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LM52 VMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 VMV find?
LM52 VMV passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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