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MG ZR

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

LS51 UMVMOT history

LS51 UMV is a blue petrol MG ZR first used on 11 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,434 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZR
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UMV was last recorded at 119,434 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,307 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,127 miles
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,434 miles
  • 2025 – 118,307 miles
  • 2024 – 117,226 miles
  • 2023 – 116,080 miles
  • 2022 – 114,969 miles
  • 2021 – 114,517 miles
  • 2019 – 112,671 miles
  • 2018 – 109,766 miles
  • 2017 – 107,753 miles
  • 2016 – 104,934 miles
  • 2015 – 99,669 miles
  • 2014 – 94,897 miles
  • 2013 – 90,634 miles
  • 2012 – 86,888 miles
  • 2011 – 80,274 miles
  • 2010 – 72,693 miles
  • 2009 – 65,423 miles
  • 2008 – 58,137 miles
  • 2007 – 49,398 miles
  • 2006 – 41,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,434 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySeveral corrosion build up underneath +covered with black paint

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,434 miles (+1,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    360900429821
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySeveral corrosion build up underneath +covered with black paint

  2. Pass118,307 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    709510910750
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll the welding covered with black paint

  3. Fail118,305 miles (+1,079)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,305 miles
    Test number
    312171419313
    • MajorCentral Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside+nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside+nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside+nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,226 miles (+1,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,226 miles
    Test number
    650699162996
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,080 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    964099054842
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,080 miles (+1,111)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    569431956707
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,969 miles (+452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,969 miles
    Test number
    754504326473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Pass114,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,517 miles
    Test number
    675990821940
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail114,516 miles (+1,845)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    470759929457
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,671 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,671 miles
    Test number
    311245787819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,669 miles (+2,903)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,669 miles
    Test number
    696197860981
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass109,766 miles (+2,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,766 miles
    Test number
    142688706363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass107,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    384616708849
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Body has slight corrosion offside+nearside---sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySeveral corrosion building up underneath

  14. Fail107,752 miles (+107)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,752 miles
    Test number
    505559296958
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Body has slight corrosion offside+nearside---sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySeveral corrosion building up underneath

  15. Fail107,645 miles (+2,711)3 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,645 miles
    Test number
    997559187105
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside outer sill /s are corroded

  16. Pass104,934 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,934 miles
    Test number
    256661838265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass99,669 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    679121361178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,897 miles
    Test number
    118001704374
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail94,895 miles (+4,261)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,895 miles
    Test number
    366011804371
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass90,634 miles (+3,746)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    489662003307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  21. Pass86,888 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,888 miles
    Test number
    699713102358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,274 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    336685501362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,693 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,693 miles
    Test number
    854711490249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,423 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    894868009309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,137 miles (+8,739)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,137 miles
    Test number
    941073908373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,398 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    254427097286
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • 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)

  27. Pass49,398 miles (+7,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    842347197221
    • 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)

  28. Pass41,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    372178496234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail41,705 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    973498196204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 UMV

Does LS51 UMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 UMV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UMV?
The MOT on LS51 UMV 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 LS51 UMV done?
LS51 UMV was recorded at 119,434 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has LS51 UMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UMV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 UMV 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 LS51 UMV find?
LS51 UMV passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coolant leak; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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