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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 XHDMOT history

LM52 XHD is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

LM52 XHD black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
83,154 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XHD was last recorded at 83,154 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 6,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,859 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,295 miles
Average per year
3,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,154 miles
  • 2023 – 76,859 miles
  • 2022 – 71,883 miles
  • 2020 – 68,321 miles
  • 2019 – 64,934 miles
  • 2018 – 60,247 miles
  • 2017 – 57,420 miles
  • 2016 – 56,160 miles
  • 2015 – 50,818 miles
  • 2014 – 45,366 miles
  • 2013 – 40,153 miles
  • 2012 – 35,219 miles
  • 2011 – 30,771 miles
  • 2010 – 25,099 miles
  • 2009 – 20,505 miles
  • 2008 – 16,765 miles
  • 2007 – 14,894 miles
  • 2006 – 11,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,154 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,154 miles (+6,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    309749066859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,859 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,859 miles
    Test number
    623614902371
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail76,859 miles (+4,976)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,859 miles
    Test number
    696544375544
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,883 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    591733329091
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,883 miles (+3,562)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    761902192401
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,321 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,321 miles
    Test number
    503441751354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,320 miles (+3,386)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,320 miles
    Test number
    988701083394
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass64,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    980231580949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,943 miles (+4,696)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    329933306675
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass60,247 miles (+2,827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,247 miles
    Test number
    574404398989
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  11. Pass57,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    726704361341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Fail57,420 miles (+1,260)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    748451177374
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Pass56,160 miles (+5,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,160 miles
    Test number
    172712216250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp auto adjuster not working but aim ok
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass50,818 miles (+5,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    535473949559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Advise front right and left wiper rubbers splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front right headlamp height adjuster not working but currently correct aim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear Exhaust box support rubbers worn and have movement but currently support exhaust

  15. Pass45,366 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,366 miles
    Test number
    329796544313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,153 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    527457443386
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass40,153 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,153 miles
    Test number
    559507543399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,219 miles (+4,448)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,219 miles
    Test number
    386855742343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass30,771 miles (+5,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    768647941332
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass25,099 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,099 miles
    Test number
    411743260383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,505 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,505 miles
    Test number
    702579549358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,765 miles
    Test number
    470827848392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,765 miles (+1,871)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,765 miles
    Test number
    804597548321
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass14,894 miles (+1,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,894 miles
    Test number
    110653157339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass13,393 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,393 miles
    Test number
    700315207083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,178 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,178 miles
    Test number
    864860116008
    • NoteBoth head lamp aim very low,(adjusted).

Questions about LM52 XHD

Does LM52 XHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XHD expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XHD?
The MOT on LM52 XHD expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XHD done?
LM52 XHD was recorded at 83,154 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 3,965 miles a year.
Has LM52 XHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XHD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 XHD 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 XHD find?
LM52 XHD passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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