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Chevrolet Silverado

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 6,500 cc

L15 RDSMOT history

L15 RDS is a red diesel Chevrolet Silverado first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,181 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
122,181 km
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
610 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Silverado
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
6,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L15 RDS was last recorded at 122,181 km on 15 May 2026, 7,722 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,459 km · 24 Nov 2016
Between the last two tests
7,722 km
Average per year
610 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,181 km
  • 2016 – 114,459 km
  • 2013 – 114,343 km
  • 2009 – 112,297 km
  • 2008 – 111,114 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,181 km
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,181 km5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,181 km
    Test number
    522156334863
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,382 miles (+3,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,382 miles
    Test number
    244668272614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,922 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,922 miles
    Test number
    301170029274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,832 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,832 miles
    Test number
    649838344201
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,397 miles (+887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    115379612528
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,510 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,510 miles
    Test number
    723085088647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,179 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,179 miles
    Test number
    686552045173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,629 miles
    Test number
    702235038602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,459 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,459 km
    Test number
    826070503030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail114,459 km (+116)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,459 km
    Test number
    494285068099
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail114,343 km1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,343 km
    Test number
    715677143203
    • DangerousNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  12. Pass114,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    114,199 miles
    Test number
    746463011123
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Pass112,297 km (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,297 km
    Test number
    181868299062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,276 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,276 km
    Test number
    361297199001
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass111,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    862346488005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,114 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,114 km
    Test number
    280591488014
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass105,472 miles (+9,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    105,472 miles
    Test number
    350919307070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass96,109 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    96,109 miles
    Test number
    730650355310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L15 RDS

Does L15 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 RDS expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 RDS?
The MOT on L15 RDS expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 RDS done?
L15 RDS was recorded at 122,181 km at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 610 km a year.
Has L15 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RDS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 RDS 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 L15 RDS find?
L15 RDS failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front lower shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 3 more.

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