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LT56 XJE
MOTExpired
MOT due18 Oct 2025
First reg16 Oct 2006
Mileage127,856 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 September 2025.

PASSED · 18 Oct 2024
Test date18 Oct 2024
Expiry18 Oct 2025
Test number108984300409
Mileage127,856 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror slightly damaged
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
Advisorybonnet secondary catch faulty
Advisorycoolant low
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit. cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit. cracked/perished. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 17 Oct 2024
Test date17 Oct 2024
Expiry
Test number248815185794
Mileage127,849 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror slightly damaged
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Advisorybonnet secondary catch faulty
Advisorycoolant low
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit. cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit. cracked/perished. nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 13 Oct 2023
Test date13 Oct 2023
Expiry18 Oct 2024
Test number803488694433
Mileage121,057 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 10 Oct 2023
Test date10 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number749811182256
Mileage121,053 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
PASSED · 15 Oct 2022
Test date15 Oct 2022
Expiry18 Oct 2023
Test number887773657037
Mileage114,911 mi
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Moderate binding. Advise repair soon (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 18 Oct 2021
Test date18 Oct 2021
Expiry18 Oct 2022
Test number776980610507
Mileage110,626 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Moderate binding, advise repair (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 16 Oct 2021
Test date16 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number730952710693
Mileage110,617 mi
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2020
Test date16 Oct 2020
Expiry18 Oct 2021
Test number341056995651
Mileage93,808 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
PASSED · 15 Oct 2019
Test date15 Oct 2019
Expiry18 Oct 2020
Test number140102540368
Mileage82,163 mi
Advisoryn/s mirror damaged
Advisoryn/s/r outer sill damaged
PASSED · 19 Oct 2018
Test date19 Oct 2018
Expiry18 Oct 2019
Test number832746521987
Mileage77,052 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry16 Oct 2018
Test number576728370483
Mileage69,989 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAILED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry
Test number480859306553
Mileage69,989 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED · 13 Oct 2016
Test date13 Oct 2016
Expiry12 Oct 2017
Test number963632942228
Mileage64,549 mi
PASSED · 2 Oct 2015
Test date2 Oct 2015
Expiry4 Oct 2016
Test number123811523376
Mileage58,755 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 11 Sep 2014
Test date11 Sep 2014
Expiry4 Oct 2015
Test number886254554294
Mileage52,661 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 11 Sep 2014
Test date11 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number599714654299
Mileage52,661 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 11 Sep 2013
Test date11 Sep 2013
Expiry4 Oct 2014
Test number219154953236
Mileage45,592 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User Enteredrear tyres cracked on outer edge
PASSED · 19 Sep 2012
Test date19 Sep 2012
Expiry4 Oct 2013
Test number108903762220
Mileage39,412 mi
PASSED · 12 Sep 2011
Test date12 Sep 2011
Expiry4 Oct 2012
Test number989305351203
Mileage33,727 mi
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)
PASSED · 20 Sep 2010
Test date20 Sep 2010
Expiry4 Oct 2011
Test number962853260261
Mileage27,401 mi
PASSED · 5 Oct 2009
Test date5 Oct 2009
Expiry4 Oct 2010
Test number990108979273
Mileage21,733 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)