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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 VZCMOT history

LM52 VZC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LM52 VZC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,674 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VZC was last recorded at 69,674 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,989 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,685 miles
Average per year
3,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,674 miles
  • 2025 – 66,989 miles
  • 2024 – 64,862 miles
  • 2023 – 62,589 miles
  • 2022 – 60,434 miles
  • 2021 – 58,034 miles
  • 2020 – 54,919 miles
  • 2019 – 52,362 miles
  • 2018 – 48,903 miles
  • 2017 – 46,359 miles
  • 2016 – 43,435 miles
  • 2015 – 40,797 miles
  • 2014 – 37,215 miles
  • 2013 – 33,890 miles
  • 2012 – 31,002 miles
  • 2011 – 27,712 miles
  • 2010 – 24,837 miles
  • 2009 – 22,382 miles
  • 2007 – 18,126 miles
  • 2006 – 6,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,674 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around {4x} (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,674 miles (+2,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    235796474340
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around {4x} (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    639836498082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail66,989 miles (+2,127)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    260878255458
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass64,862 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    880458295409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,589 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,589 miles
    Test number
    437267521876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,434 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    232409049793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    658407142267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail58,034 miles (+3,115)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    169925236674
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,919 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,919 miles
    Test number
    327647150250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    542955814216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,362 miles (+3,459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    518034650880
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass48,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    949106467583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,903 miles (+2,544)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    501084550192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass46,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    639968214305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,353 miles (+2,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,353 miles
    Test number
    598765804103
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,435 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    194863050431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,797 miles
    Test number
    115956875483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail40,797 miles (+3,582)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,797 miles
    Test number
    239086575061
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass37,215 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,215 miles
    Test number
    288126674044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,890 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    668340073034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,002 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,002 miles
    Test number
    945469072095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,712 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,712 miles
    Test number
    147593781458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail27,707 miles (+2,870)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,707 miles
    Test number
    347702981012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brakes are imbalanced

  24. Pass24,837 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,837 miles
    Test number
    160404080014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,382 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,382 miles
    Test number
    921289089068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,126 miles (+11,626)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,126 miles
    Test number
    381791967470
    • NoteNail in o/s rear tyre. small cut,o/s front tyre wall.

  27. Pass6,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    6,500 miles
    Test number
    253256666401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VZC

Does LM52 VZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VZC is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VZC?
The MOT on LM52 VZC is valid until 29 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 VZC done?
LM52 VZC was recorded at 69,674 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
Has LM52 VZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VZC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 VZC 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 VZC find?
LM52 VZC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around {4x}; power steering pump has slight seepage; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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