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LC53 OCM
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Apr 2026
First reg26 Nov 2003
Mileage204,121 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 11 November 2025.

PASSED · 11 Apr 2025
Test date11 Apr 2025
Expiry25 Apr 2026
Test number734788818842
Mileage204,121 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack inner joint play
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryAccelerator pedal damaged
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Door corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Top marker lamp not working
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch damaged.
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate. (1.1.21 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Mar 2025
Test date26 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number661262108347
Mileage204,085 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryAccelerator pedal damaged
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHand brake travel
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Door corroded
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Top marker lamp not working
MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Bench seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Apr 2024
Test date17 Apr 2024
Expiry25 Apr 2025
Test number841771106007
Mileage199,029 mi
Advisoryo s f lower section of door heavily corrodid
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 27 Mar 2024
Test date27 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number835025266595
Mileage198,998 mi
Advisoryo s f lower section of door heavily deteriorated
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Apr 2023
Test date26 Apr 2023
Expiry25 Apr 2024
Test number324131877378
Mileage193,203 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2021
Test date19 Aug 2021
Expiry18 Aug 2022
Test number648904480568
Mileage192,544 mi
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes surface corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryparking brake efficiency only just met requirements, recommend inspection/adjustment
PASSED · 11 Sep 2019
Test date11 Sep 2019
Expiry26 Sep 2020
Test number380951304702
Mileage189,433 mi
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively fronts inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 27 Sep 2018
Test date27 Sep 2018
Expiry26 Sep 2019
Test number306255419335
Mileage184,252 mi
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 27 Sep 2018
Test date27 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number805131096555
Mileage184,252 mi
PrsOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Sep 2017
Test date19 Sep 2017
Expiry23 Sep 2018
Test number114368853847
Mileage168,324 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2016
Test date24 Sep 2016
Expiry23 Sep 2017
Test number230959535812
Mileage151,610 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2016
Test date7 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number142521478101
Mileage150,822 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2015
Test date16 Sep 2015
Expiry23 Sep 2016
Test number990894026485
Mileage138,866 mi
AdvisoryENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play BOTH NSF AND OSF WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE MINIMAL PLAY (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 15 Sep 2015
Test date15 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number583188478785
Mileage138,809 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailRear position lamp(s) not working NSR & OSR ON SIDE OF VEHICLE (1.1.A.3b)
FailRear fog lamp emits a light other than red BRINGS INDICATOR LAMP N INSTEAD OF FOG (1.3.2e)
FailDirection indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FOG LAMP BRINGS ON INDICATOR AND STOPS INDICATORS FROM WORKING (1.4.A.2h)
FailAnti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing OSF (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play BOTH NSF AND OSF WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE MINIMAL PLAY (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 24 Sep 2014
Test date24 Sep 2014
Expiry23 Sep 2015
Test number176787464237
Mileage127,164 mi
FAILED · 24 Sep 2014
Test date24 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number356767264468
Mileage127,164 mi
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAILED · 18 Sep 2013
Test date18 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number336041563474
Mileage114,861 mi
PrsExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PrsFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
PrsBattery insecure (1.9.1)
PASSED · 18 Sep 2013
Test date18 Sep 2013
Expiry23 Sep 2014
Test number965541163222
Mileage114,861 mi
PASSED · 24 Sep 2012
Test date24 Sep 2012
Expiry23 Sep 2013
Test number719548362227
Mileage101,490 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 2 Nov 2011
Test date2 Nov 2011
Expiry1 Nov 2012
Test number365446201348
Mileage92,458 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 1 Nov 2011
Test date1 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number729905401302
Mileage92,458 mi
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 1 Nov 2010
Test date1 Nov 2010
Expiry31 Oct 2011
Test number451085000472
Mileage87,764 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 29 Oct 2010
Test date29 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number834782800398
Mileage87,764 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FailRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredrear exhaust tail pipe corroded
PASSED · 29 Oct 2009
Test date29 Oct 2009
Expiry28 Oct 2010
Test number684372009317
Mileage82,258 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 14 Oct 2008
Test date14 Oct 2008
Expiry13 Oct 2009
Test number303248588225
Mileage77,605 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 9 Feb 2007
Test date9 Feb 2007
Expiry8 Feb 2008
Test number112720947096
Mileage66,234 mi
FAILED · 5 Feb 2007
Test date5 Feb 2007
Expiry
Test number950166237054
Mileage66,225 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)