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Alvis TA21

Silver and Maroon · Petrol · 1953 · 2,992 cc

DR 8037MOT history

DR 8037 is a silver and maroon petrol Alvis TA21 first used on 4 Dec 1953. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 52,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,648 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DR 8037
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
TA21
Colour
Silver and Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,992 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
4 Dec 1953
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DR 8037 was last recorded at 52,648 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,354 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
294 miles
Average per year
145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,648 miles
  • 2022 – 52,354 miles
  • 2019 – 51,849 miles
  • 2018 – 51,587 miles
  • 2017 – 51,416 miles
  • 2015 – 51,174 miles
  • 2014 – 51,101 miles
  • 2012 – 50,953 miles
  • 2011 – 50,843 miles
  • 2010 – 50,599 miles
  • 2009 – 50,347 miles
  • 2008 – 49,980 miles
  • 2007 – 49,968 miles
  • 2006 – 49,802 miles
  • 2005 – 49,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,648 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,648 miles (+294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,648 miles
    Test number
    838603883966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,354 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    276134643785
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,849 miles (+262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,849 miles
    Test number
    140577226028
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,587 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    920340319012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,416 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    393497652750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,391 miles (+217)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,391 miles
    Test number
    610388302872
    • DangerousStop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass51,174 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,174 miles
    Test number
    217549835965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,101 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,101 miles
    Test number
    155681204303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,953 miles (+110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,953 miles
    Test number
    106291192250
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight uneven wear

  10. Pass50,843 miles (+244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    908285681276
    • NoteFront tyres tread slightly uneven wear

  11. Pass50,599 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,599 miles
    Test number
    940659870231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,593 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    873537360204
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail50,593 miles (+246)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    251156860235
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass50,347 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,347 miles
    Test number
    702338059236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,980 miles
    Test number
    374916428424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,980 miles (+12)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,980 miles
    Test number
    581412618213
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  17. Pass49,968 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,968 miles
    Test number
    390835717418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,802 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,802 miles
    Test number
    811753196159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    442525195159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DR 8037

What vehicle is registration DR 8037 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DR 8037 on a silver and maroon petrol Alvis TA21 first used on 4 Dec 1953. 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 DR 8037 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DR 8037 is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on DR 8037?
The MOT on DR 8037 is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DR 8037 done?
DR 8037 was recorded at 52,648 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 145 miles a year.
Has DR 8037 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DR 8037 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on DR 8037 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 DR 8037 find?
DR 8037 passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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