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MG ZT

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,951 cc

L18 DWLMOT history

L18 DWL is a blue diesel MG ZT first used on 31 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

L18 DWL blue MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,430 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DWL was last recorded at 73,430 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2009: 51,550 miles, lower than 51,551 miles on 8 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,665 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
2,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,430 miles
  • 2025 – 72,665 miles
  • 2023 – 72,122 miles
  • 2022 – 71,505 miles
  • 2021 – 71,408 miles
  • 2020 – 71,140 miles
  • 2019 – 71,100 miles
  • 2018 – 70,485 miles
  • 2017 – 69,588 miles
  • 2016 – 69,130 miles
  • 2015 – 68,118 miles
  • 2013 – 66,229 miles
  • 2011 – 60,280 miles
  • 2010 – 56,962 miles
  • 2009 – 51,550 miles
  • 2008 – 47,529 miles
  • 2007 – 40,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,430 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR / NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,430 miles (+765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    738389491314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR / NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass72,665 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,665 miles
    Test number
    899410724404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,122 miles (+617)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,122 miles
    Test number
    373230388351
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,505 miles (+97)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    402814317671
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass71,408 miles (+268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    689512492077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Starting to rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,140 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    104546010328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,100 miles (+615)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,100 miles
    Test number
    191564315047
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,485 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    557266063026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,588 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    350059233563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,130 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    884710317661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,118 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    286932635172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,229 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    685351353379
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass66,229 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    888231753342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    176046913425
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail63,230 miles (+2,950)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    425996313031
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass60,280 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,280 miles
    Test number
    189564151301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,962 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,962 miles
    Test number
    204587950329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,550 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,550 miles
    Test number
    141353449383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail51,551 miles (+3,825)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    620952649328
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,726 miles (+197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    120195309031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail47,529 miles (+7,169)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,529 miles
    Test number
    670704068361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,360 miles (+8,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    831324457340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass32,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,194 miles
    Test number
    293674507029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 DWL

Does L18 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DWL is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 DWL?
The MOT on L18 DWL is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 DWL done?
L18 DWL was recorded at 73,430 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,135 miles a year.
Has L18 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DWL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 DWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 DWL find?
L18 DWL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr / nsr.

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