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MINI John Cooper Works

Blue and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 XDBMOT history

LX52 XDB is a blue and black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 9 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LX52 XDB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,925 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 XDB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 XDB was last recorded at 87,925 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,918 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,925 miles
  • 2025 – 84,669 miles
  • 2024 – 83,295 miles
  • 2023 – 81,536 miles
  • 2022 – 80,085 miles
  • 2021 – 77,916 miles
  • 2020 – 76,323 miles
  • 2019 – 74,195 miles
  • 2018 – 70,642 miles
  • 2016 – 70,592 miles
  • 2015 – 70,453 miles
  • 2014 – 67,379 miles
  • 2013 – 57,767 miles
  • 2012 – 54,754 miles
  • 2011 – 50,997 miles
  • 2010 – 43,482 miles
  • 2009 – 37,485 miles
  • 2008 – 31,029 miles
  • 2007 – 26,493 miles
  • 2006 – 13,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,925 miles
  • 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 to front (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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,925 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    104650173414
    • 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 to front (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail87,918 miles (+3,249)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    681772409877
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    304675923355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,669 miles (+1,374)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    380944005252
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    605510552153
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp wash is not providing washer liquid
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  6. Fail83,293 miles (+1,757)1 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,293 miles
    Test number
    616670244671
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp wash is not providing washer liquid
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  7. Pass81,536 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    232638303992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,085 miles (+2,169)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    452580801089
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished

  9. Pass77,916 miles (+1,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,916 miles
    Test number
    770900253546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light flashes

  10. Pass76,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    437339255328
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid around pipes.
    • AdvisorySmall areas of damage to windscreen

  11. Fail76,323 miles (+2,128)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    420142072329
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light flashing.
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid around pipes.
    • AdvisorySmall areas of damage to windscreen

  12. Pass74,195 miles (+3,553)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    798452171060
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass70,642 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    544888448577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,592 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    884283254552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,453 miles (+3,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    498325943654
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass67,379 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,379 miles
    Test number
    478333264307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,392 miles (+5,625)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,392 miles
    Test number
    879020014038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on outer edges 205.40.18w rft

  18. Pass57,767 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    679503753007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,754 miles (+3,757)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,754 miles
    Test number
    105199962464
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre bald inner edge

  20. Pass50,997 miles (+7,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    839726061004
    • 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)

  21. Pass43,482 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,482 miles
    Test number
    333505560051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,485 miles (+6,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    734701969099
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,029 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    733638968038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,493 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    704105357121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,279 miles (+13,209)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    431166147131
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass13,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,070 miles
    Test number
    483984386010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 XDB

Does LX52 XDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 XDB is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 XDB?
The MOT on LX52 XDB is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 XDB done?
LX52 XDB was recorded at 87,925 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
Has LX52 XDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 XDB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 XDB 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 LX52 XDB find?
LX52 XDB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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