Bedford

Green and White · Petrol · 1961 · 1,597 cc

596 LJMOT history

596 LJ is a green and white petrol Bedford first used on 4 Jan 1961. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 42,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,495 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
596 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bedford
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
4 Jan 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

596 LJ was last recorded at 42,495 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,244 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
251 miles
Average per year
723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,495 miles
  • 2025 – 42,244 miles
  • 2024 – 41,791 miles
  • 2023 – 40,915 miles
  • 2021 – 39,072 miles
  • 2018 – 36,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,495 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 5 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,495 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    873051034485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,244 miles (+453)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    42,244 miles
    Test number
    867670617990
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,791 miles (+876)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,791 miles
    Test number
    643635512366
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass40,915 miles (+1,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,915 miles
    Test number
    170932635125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass39,072 miles (+2,727)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,072 miles
    Test number
    354344150980
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass36,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,345 miles
    Test number
    401379843843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 596 LJ

What vehicle is registration 596 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 596 LJ on a green and white petrol Bedford first used on 4 Jan 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 596 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 596 LJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 596 LJ?
The MOT on 596 LJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 596 LJ done?
596 LJ was recorded at 42,495 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 723 miles a year.
Has 596 LJ ever failed its MOT?
No. 596 LJ has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 596 LJ 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 596 LJ find?
596 LJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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