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Chevrolet Suburban

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,300 cc

L13 SUVMOT history

L13 SUV is a black petrol Chevrolet Suburban first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
130,698 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Suburban
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,300 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SUV was last recorded at 130,698 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,698 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,698 miles
  • 2024 – 125,234 miles
  • 2023 – 120,711 miles
  • 2022 – 115,412 miles
  • 2021 – 107,581 miles
  • 2020 – 102,532 miles
  • 2019 – 93,774 miles
  • 2018 – 86,903 miles
  • 2017 – 77,559 miles
  • 2016 – 68,421 miles
  • 2015 – 59,902 miles
  • 2014 – 49,738 miles
  • 2013 – 40,905 miles
  • 2012 – 32,894 miles
  • 2011 – 26,240 miles
  • 2010 – 23,754 miles
  • 2009 – 20,432 miles
  • 2008 – 19,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,698 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,698 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    496945570137
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,698 miles (+5,464)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    234664476152
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,234 miles (+4,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,234 miles
    Test number
    396966350412
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,711 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,711 miles
    Test number
    218687665683
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,412 miles (+7,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    916010278882
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,581 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    128339661995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail107,575 miles (+5,043)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,575 miles
    Test number
    846665919859
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,532 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,532 miles
    Test number
    851549390107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail102,521 miles (+8,747)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    196633511829
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass93,774 miles (+6,871)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    510848615998
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass86,903 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,903 miles
    Test number
    117148862169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper rubber bushes perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail86,894 miles (+9,335)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,894 miles
    Test number
    519883440376
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper rubber bushes perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass77,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,559 miles
    Test number
    403391740199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak

  14. Fail77,557 miles (+9,136)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,557 miles
    Test number
    885799439738
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak

  15. Pass68,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    434002374566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,421 miles (+8,519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    637513308028
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass59,902 miles (+10,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    466371201350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass49,738 miles (+8,833)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    125896544231
    • NoteN/s/f indicator pale
    • NoteWipers poor condition

  19. Pass40,905 miles (+8,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,905 miles
    Test number
    747265343247
    • NoteN/s/f suspension covered in oil

  20. Pass32,894 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,894 miles
    Test number
    348503142495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,240 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,240 miles
    Test number
    806399741276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,754 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,754 miles
    Test number
    261331850209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,242 miles (+679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,242 miles
    Test number
    573173590196
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Fail20,563 miles (+131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,563 miles
    Test number
    223537440169
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass20,432 miles (+972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,432 miles
    Test number
    962051459292
    • NoteHand brake needs adjusting

  26. Pass19,460 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,460 miles
    Test number
    450160448268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEarly change of wiperblades
    • NoteRear hand brakes require adjusting

Questions about L13 SUV

Does L13 SUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 SUV expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 SUV?
The MOT on L13 SUV expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 SUV done?
L13 SUV was recorded at 130,698 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 6,529 miles a year.
Has L13 SUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SUV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 SUV 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 L13 SUV find?
L13 SUV passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; nearside front fog lamp not working, and 2 more.

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