MINI
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LM52 XHJMOT history
LM52 XHJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 100,611 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,956 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 XHJ
- 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 valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 XHJ was last recorded at 100,611 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jan 2008: 33,646 miles, lower than 36,544 miles on 22 Jan 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,605 miles · 17 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 3,956 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,611 miles
- 2025 – 97,105 miles
- 2024 – 96,274 miles
- 2023 – 94,182 miles
- 2022 – 91,423 miles
- 2021 – 90,812 miles
- 2020 – 90,385 miles
- 2019 – 89,459 miles
- 2018 – 88,856 miles
- 2017 – 87,888 miles
- 2016 – 85,403 miles
- 2015 – 81,729 miles
- 2014 – 78,044 miles
- 2013 – 72,350 miles
- 2012 – 65,913 miles
- 2011 – 59,235 miles
- 2010 – 52,921 miles
- 2009 – 44,002 miles
- 2008 – 33,646 miles
- 2007 – 24,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,611 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,611 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 100,611 miles
- Test number
- 338713990094
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail100,605 miles (+3,500)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,605 miles
- Test number
- 399436122753
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,105 miles (+831)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 97,105 miles
- Test number
- 708137930103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,274 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 96,274 miles
- Test number
- 812252674809
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass94,182 miles (+2,759)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 94,182 miles
- Test number
- 275724414943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,423 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 91,423 miles
- Test number
- 295635978053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,363 miles (+551)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,363 miles
- Test number
- 913085337009
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,812 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,812 miles
- Test number
- 548379864338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,385 miles (+926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 90,385 miles
- Test number
- 866272519794
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,459 miles (+603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 89,459 miles
- Test number
- 967395816673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 88,856 miles
- Test number
- 612257594812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,856 miles (+968)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,856 miles
- Test number
- 263855270042
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass87,888 miles (+2,485)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 87,888 miles
- Test number
- 788826966013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,403 miles (+3,674)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 85,403 miles
- Test number
- 440485692811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 81,729 miles
- Test number
- 449104735032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,729 miles (+3,685)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,729 miles
- Test number
- 195454135049
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass78,044 miles (+5,694)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 78,044 miles
- Test number
- 166221634450
- NoteO/side front tyre wearing onouter edge
Pass72,350 miles (+6,437)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,350 miles
- Test number
- 979919313021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,913 miles (+6,678)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 65,913 miles
- Test number
- 129381122498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,235 miles (+6,314)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 59,235 miles
- Test number
- 206674411025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,921 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,921 miles
- Test number
- 501322020056
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass52,921 miles (+8,919)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,921 miles
- Test number
- 852982320041
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass44,002 miles (+10,356)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 44,002 miles
- Test number
- 530523429027
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRear exhaust bracket corrded & broken,but still supporting exhaust
- NoteRear exhaust deteriated
Pass33,646 miles (-2,898)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 33,646 miles
- Test number
- 912860038083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,544 miles (+12,050)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,544 miles
- Test number
- 354732728087
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass24,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 24,494 miles
- Test number
- 123639817060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 XHJ
- Does LM52 XHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XHJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 XHJ?
- The MOT on LM52 XHJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 XHJ done?
- LM52 XHJ was recorded at 100,611 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,956 miles a year.
- Has LM52 XHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 XHJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM52 XHJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM52 XHJ find?
- LM52 XHJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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