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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,952 cc

L19 MSDMOT history

L19 MSD is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 27 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,155 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 MSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 MSD was last recorded at 62,155 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,123 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
1,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,155 miles
  • 2025 – 62,123 miles
  • 2024 – 62,104 miles
  • 2023 – 61,864 miles
  • 2022 – 61,704 miles
  • 2021 – 61,408 miles
  • 2019 – 61,308 miles
  • 2017 – 61,265 miles
  • 2016 – 60,828 miles
  • 2015 – 60,434 miles
  • 2013 – 60,017 miles
  • 2011 – 56,901 miles
  • 2010 – 52,493 miles
  • 2009 – 49,566 miles
  • 2008 – 45,886 miles
  • 2007 – 38,674 miles
  • 2006 – 30,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,155 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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 position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,155 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,155 miles
    Test number
    143585623616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Pass62,123 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,123 miles
    Test number
    189337219528
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Pass62,104 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,104 miles
    Test number
    704425648257
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,864 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    441442089518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    446825495476
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Fail61,704 miles (+296)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    706686930207
    • DangerousRear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal connector (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Pass61,408 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    423608457768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,308 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    187259360164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,265 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    647996238662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,828 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,828 miles
    Test number
    683930302642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,434 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    177294765471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,017 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    626311513217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,008 miles (+3,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    109597503281
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass56,901 miles (+10)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    186982691187
    • NoteCoolant stains on steering rack
    • NoteOil/gearbox oil/diff oil leaks
    • NoteRed light on dash
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteUnder vehicle starting to corrode

  15. Fail56,891 miles (+4,398)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    679978481162
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant stains on steering rack
    • NoteOil/gearbox oil/diff oil leaks
    • NoteRed light on dash
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteUnder vehicle starting to corrode

  16. Pass52,493 miles (+123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    503903670120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteChassis becoming rusty

  17. Fail52,370 miles (+2,804)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    663200960163
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAll four brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded
    • NoteChassis becoming rusty

  18. Pass49,566 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    421285079147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    132340478134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  20. Fail45,886 miles (+7,212)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    352020878180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Pass38,674 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    853265867109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,564 miles (+7,671)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,564 miles
    Test number
    711643767198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass30,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,893 miles
    Test number
    990842126180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L19 MSD

Does L19 MSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 MSD is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 MSD?
The MOT on L19 MSD is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 MSD done?
L19 MSD was recorded at 62,155 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,544 miles a year.
Has L19 MSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 MSD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L19 MSD 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 L19 MSD find?
L19 MSD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

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