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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VNDMOT history

LM52 VND is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LM52 VND blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,533 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VND
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VND was last recorded at 108,533 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,795 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,738 miles
Average per year
4,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,533 miles
  • 2025 – 105,795 miles
  • 2024 – 104,930 miles
  • 2023 – 103,527 miles
  • 2021 – 101,896 miles
  • 2020 – 100,899 miles
  • 2019 – 99,720 miles
  • 2018 – 94,741 miles
  • 2017 – 89,712 miles
  • 2016 – 86,115 miles
  • 2015 – 82,043 miles
  • 2014 – 78,624 miles
  • 2013 – 74,646 miles
  • 2012 – 70,602 miles
  • 2011 – 67,040 miles
  • 2010 – 66,673 miles
  • 2009 – 60,061 miles
  • 2008 – 39,239 miles
  • 2007 – 19,006 miles
  • 2006 – 16,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,533 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,533 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    661753013406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,795 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    558240144519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass104,930 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    667262862768
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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. Fail104,930 miles (+1,403)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    231182189137
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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. Pass103,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,527 miles
    Test number
    688486469933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail103,527 miles (+71)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,527 miles
    Test number
    942412397944
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass103,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    797642495825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail103,452 miles (+1,556)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,452 miles
    Test number
    868058612938
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,896 miles (+997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    660491794068
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,899 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    107782416220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail100,899 miles (+1,179)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,899 miles
    Test number
    739788488109
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass99,720 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,720 miles
    Test number
    919569347140
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail99,720 miles (+4,979)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,720 miles
    Test number
    674780932451
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass94,741 miles (+5,029)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,741 miles
    Test number
    644738896308
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass89,712 miles (+3,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,712 miles
    Test number
    271635009348
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres have very slight flat spots on inner treads
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low 2.52mm remaining

  16. Pass86,115 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,115 miles
    Test number
    504927047435
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has slight flat spots on inner edge

  17. Pass82,043 miles (+3,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    667294135281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass78,624 miles (+3,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    736395234237
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass74,646 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    835119343283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,492 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    196021223482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,602 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    305852032042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,592 miles (+3,552)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    846987022051
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  23. Pass67,040 miles (+367)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    735368001108
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteElectrical fault effecting traction abs lites and rev counter

  24. Pass66,673 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    824218250178
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear park slightly low effort

  25. Fail66,673 miles (+6,612)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    671445750126
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass60,061 miles (+20,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    722719159216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,239 miles (+20,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    812405178291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass19,006 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,006 miles
    Test number
    721038177299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,077 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,077 miles
    Test number
    941174787189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,510 miles
    Test number
    412352086182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM52 VND

Does LM52 VND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VND is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VND?
The MOT on LM52 VND is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VND done?
LM52 VND was recorded at 108,533 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,541 miles a year.
Has LM52 VND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VND has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 VND 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 VND find?
LM52 VND passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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