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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 XPAMOT history

LM52 XPA is a white petrol MINI first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LM52 XPA white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
100,360 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XPA was last recorded at 100,360 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,340 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,360 miles
  • 2024 – 100,336 miles
  • 2023 – 89,607 miles
  • 2022 – 85,724 miles
  • 2021 – 80,562 miles
  • 2020 – 77,885 miles
  • 2019 – 72,662 miles
  • 2018 – 64,820 miles
  • 2017 – 58,691 miles
  • 2016 – 56,327 miles
  • 2015 – 51,492 miles
  • 2014 – 46,440 miles
  • 2013 – 43,485 miles
  • 2012 – 40,466 miles
  • 2011 – 35,944 miles
  • 2010 – 31,188 miles
  • 2009 – 26,873 miles
  • 2008 – 23,352 miles
  • 2007 – 20,001 miles
  • 2006 – 17,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,360 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ,LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aftermarket lights

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,360 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,360 miles
    Test number
    846921287841
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ,LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,340 miles (+4)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    518717103559
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction PHONE HOLDER ON SCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ,LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail100,336 miles (+10,729)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,336 miles
    Test number
    474958921155
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure tank strap broken and excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,607 miles
    Test number
    552706948091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail89,607 miles (+586)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,607 miles
    Test number
    751006916492
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aftermarket lights (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,021 miles (+3,297)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,021 miles
    Test number
    234548032201
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aftermarket lights (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,724 miles (+5,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,724 miles
    Test number
    258961729243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass80,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,562 miles
    Test number
    200590773702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,562 miles (+2,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,562 miles
    Test number
    550894603404
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass77,885 miles (+5,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,885 miles
    Test number
    307912266370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box joint is blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    992787383376
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at centre joint

  12. Fail72,662 miles (+7,842)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    293325138460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at centre joint

  13. Pass64,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    107767801779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,820 miles (+2,800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    337646451555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass62,020 miles (+3,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    561494867781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass58,691 miles (+2,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,691 miles
    Test number
    241516836006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass56,327 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,327 miles
    Test number
    846497628815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,492 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    797787645086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,440 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    669158444061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,485 miles (+3,019)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    948309843075
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  21. Pass40,466 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,466 miles
    Test number
    207171952042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,944 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,944 miles
    Test number
    136968741003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,188 miles (+4,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    144130750003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass26,873 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,873 miles
    Test number
    762977749042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,352 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,352 miles
    Test number
    550419548050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,001 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,001 miles
    Test number
    862480357056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,200 miles
    Test number
    650434856021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XPA

Does LM52 XPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XPA expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XPA?
The MOT on LM52 XPA expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XPA done?
LM52 XPA was recorded at 100,360 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has LM52 XPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XPA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 XPA 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 XPA find?
LM52 XPA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,lower arms rear bushes; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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