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SD53 VLR
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Mar 2026
First reg23 Dec 2003
Mileage160,463 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 27 November 2025.

PASSED · 20 Mar 2025
Test date20 Mar 2025
Expiry19 Mar 2026
Test number322661445504
Mileage160,463 mi
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Mar 2025
Test date20 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number479030362918
Mileage160,461 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Feb 2025
Test date11 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number688453774189
Mileage160,454 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d-bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside-edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryvehicle underside undersealed throughout
FAILED · 20 Jan 2025
Test date20 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number437901307806
Mileage160,445 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d-bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside -edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisoryvehicle underside undersealed throughout
FAILED · 20 Dec 2024
Test date20 Dec 2024
Expiry
Test number771679127515
Mileage160,349 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe going to abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisorycar has been undersealed
MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pump is incorrectly operating when footbrake is applied (1.6 (e))
PASSED · 21 Dec 2023
Test date21 Dec 2023
Expiry20 Dec 2024
Test number192557651458
Mileage149,305 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisorygeneral surface corrosion under car
FAILED · 14 Dec 2023
Test date14 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number592912578071
Mileage149,303 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisorygeneral surface corrosion under car
FAILED · 16 Nov 2023
Test date16 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number547261865880
Mileage149,198 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisorygeneral surface corrosion under car
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED · 13 Nov 2023
Test date13 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number991453025552
Mileage149,145 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2022
Test date14 Nov 2022
Expiry13 Nov 2023
Test number976763162807
Mileage133,139 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective LENS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PERISHED (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 20 Apr 2021
Test date20 Apr 2021
Expiry19 Apr 2022
Test number265141506497
Mileage131,542 mi
PASSED · 6 Feb 2020
Test date6 Feb 2020
Expiry7 Feb 2021
Test number416673450152
Mileage130,046 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Feb 2019
Test date8 Feb 2019
Expiry7 Feb 2020
Test number254779838601
Mileage122,110 mi
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))
FAILED · 7 Feb 2019
Test date7 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number205212421382
Mileage122,104 mi
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))
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 19 Jan 2019
Test date19 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number916329169035
Mileage121,912 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 29 Jan 2018
Test date29 Jan 2018
Expiry28 Jan 2019
Test number428718241508
Mileage116,253 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 29 Jan 2018
Test date29 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number515409342546
Mileage116,253 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PrsOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2017
Test date25 Mar 2017
Expiry24 Mar 2018
Test number636362239758
Mileage100,056 mi
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)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)
FAILED · 25 Mar 2017
Test date25 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number720450431482
Mileage100,056 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 14 Nov 2015
Test date14 Nov 2015
Expiry14 Nov 2016
Test number790574737403
Mileage98,144 mi
PASSED · 24 Oct 2014
Test date24 Oct 2014
Expiry14 Nov 2015
Test number448277394222
Mileage92,594 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2013
Test date15 Nov 2013
Expiry14 Nov 2014
Test number487669013499
Mileage87,856 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 29 Oct 2012
Test date29 Oct 2012
Expiry6 Nov 2013
Test number865093802337
Mileage81,641 mi
FAILED · 7 Nov 2011
Test date7 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number476471411447
Mileage72,072 mi
PrsRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Nov 2011
Test date7 Nov 2011
Expiry6 Nov 2012
Test number545411911399
Mileage72,072 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2011
Test date2 Feb 2011
Expiry1 Feb 2012
Test number187263731031
Mileage71,505 mi
PASSED · 11 Dec 2009
Test date11 Dec 2009
Expiry23 Dec 2010
Test number663355449333
Mileage56,736 mi
FAILED · 20 Dec 2008
Test date20 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number131665758305
Mileage43,623 mi
PrsRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 20 Dec 2008
Test date20 Dec 2008
Expiry23 Dec 2009
Test number334705258364
Mileage43,623 mi
FAILED · 15 Dec 2007
Test date15 Dec 2007
Expiry
Test number623399647326
Mileage34,666 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 15 Dec 2007
Test date15 Dec 2007
Expiry23 Dec 2008
Test number623349647389
Mileage34,666 mi
PASSED · 21 Dec 2006
Test date21 Dec 2006
Expiry23 Dec 2007
Test number381675756347
Mileage26,338 mi