
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L1 SCUMOT history
L1 SCU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 226,869 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 226,869 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 37
- 20 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 9,833 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 SCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 SCU was last recorded at 226,869 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 226,867 miles · 6 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 9,833 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,869 miles
- 2025 – 215,507 miles
- 2024 – 208,972 miles
- 2023 – 199,678 miles
- 2022 – 199,336 miles
- 2021 – 192,824 miles
- 2020 – 186,356 miles
- 2019 – 176,246 miles
- 2018 – 163,649 miles
- 2017 – 152,033 miles
- 2016 – 140,124 miles
- 2015 – 124,489 miles
- 2014 – 110,667 miles
- 2013 – 100,054 miles
- 2012 – 91,290 miles
- 2011 – 80,199 miles
- 2010 – 69,737 miles
- 2009 – 58,415 miles
- 2008 – 49,161 miles
- 2007 – 41,757 miles
- 2006 – 32,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside body mount holed and rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Advisory8 MOTs, 2015–2023
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front number plate slightly obscured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2023
Full MOT history
37 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,869 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 226,869 miles
- Test number
- 763027662533
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside body mount holed and rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail226,867 miles (+11,360)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,867 miles
- Test number
- 349253667623
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside body mount holed and rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass215,507 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 215,507 miles
- Test number
- 748609909190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside headlight lense in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear body mounting holed and rusty
- AdvisoryRear diff leak
Fail215,505 miles (+6,533)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,505 miles
- Test number
- 218104167565
- MajorCentral Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering locking device missing steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (d))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp lense poor condition
- AdvisoryRear diff leak
Pass208,972 miles (+9,294)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 208,972 miles
- Test number
- 426270744143
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,678 miles (+9)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 199,678 miles
- Test number
- 646070809369
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge mounting badly corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine+nearside front swivel hub+rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to centre body cross member
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly obscured
- AdvisoryTow ball mounting plate/pin worn
Fail199,669 miles (+333)1 dangerous3 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,669 miles
- Test number
- 722343469992
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose/pipe connection (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge mounting badly corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine+nearside front swivel hub+rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to centre body cross member
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly obscured
- AdvisoryTow ball mounting plate/pin worn
Fail199,336 miles (+6,512)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,336 miles
- Test number
- 267880874570
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member to chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member to chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub weeping
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisoryTransmission oil leak
Pass192,824 miles (+6,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 192,824 miles
- Test number
- 786276288819
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle steering swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,356 miles (+10,110)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 186,356 miles
- Test number
- 830992390591
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner oil leak at steering ball sill
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass176,246 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 176,246 miles
- Test number
- 823149913598
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail176,246 miles (+12,597)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,246 miles
- Test number
- 393572026377
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass163,649 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 163,649 miles
- Test number
- 600539482346
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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 Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play front link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryClutch rubber missing
Fail163,649 miles (+11,616)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,649 miles
- Test number
- 891829118874
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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 Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play front link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryClutch rubber missing
Pass152,033 miles (+144)20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 152,033 miles
- Test number
- 385856075191
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryCrack in offside lower windscreen
- AdvisoryCuts in tread of offside rear tyre
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryWipers not working on fast speed
Fail151,889 miles (+11,765)3 failures20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,889 miles
- Test number
- 562142675927
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureTowbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryCrack in offside lower windscreen
- AdvisoryCuts in tread of offside rear tyre
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryWipers not working on fast speed
Pass140,124 miles (+6)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 140,124 miles
- Test number
- 228194915328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear axle
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis cross member
- AdvisoryCrack in offside lower windscreen
- AdvisoryFront axle swivel hubs leaking
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged and slightly obscured
- AdvisoryPower steering pump damp
Fail140,118 miles (+15,629)7 failures14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,118 miles
- Test number
- 419554400530
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear axle
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis cross member
- AdvisoryCrack in offside lower windscreen
- AdvisoryFront axle swivel hubs leaking
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged and slightly obscured
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryPower steering pump damp
Pass124,489 miles (+5)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 124,489 miles
- Test number
- 367601983362
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly obscured
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear lamps slightly obscured
Fail124,484 miles (+13,817)1 dangerous2 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,484 miles
- Test number
- 430603550886
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre body cross member (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly obscured
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear lamps slightly obscured
Pass110,667 miles (+13)11 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 110,667 miles
- Test number
- 237859774253
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth wiper blades split
- NoteCentre body cross member very badly corroded(holes)
- NoteFront number plate slightly obscured and damaged
Fail110,654 miles (+10,600)2 failures11 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,654 miles
- Test number
- 905879264259
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth wiper blades split
- NoteCentre body cross member very badly corroded(holes)
- NoteFront number plate slightly obscured and damaged
Pass100,054 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 100,054 miles
- Test number
- 115218863256
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteCentre body mounting bar very badly corroded
- NoteFront number plate slightly obsured
Fail100,054 miles (+8,764)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,054 miles
- Test number
- 796198363242
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteCentre body mounting bar very badly corroded
- NoteFront number plate slightly obsured
Pass91,290 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 91,290 miles
- Test number
- 386272872405
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear indicator lamps broken
- NoteCentre body cross member badly corroded
Fail91,287 miles (+11,088)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,287 miles
- Test number
- 888702272255
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteT/C light on
- NoteBoth rear indicator lamps broken
- NoteCentre body cross member badly corroded
Pass80,199 miles (+10,462)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,199 miles
- Test number
- 459336271279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear brake slightly tight to spin
- NoteOffside side step corroded
- NoteUnder floor crossmembers slightly corroded
Pass69,737 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 69,737 miles
- Test number
- 464611270263
- NoteOffside wiper blade split
- NoteSlight cuts in tyres
Fail69,737 miles (+11,322)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,737 miles
- Test number
- 660140270282
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside wiper blade split
- NoteSlight cuts in tyres
Pass58,415 miles (+32)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 58,415 miles
- Test number
- 603748769233
- NoteClutch pedal anti-slip device worn and in poor condition
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
- NoteSlight damage to offside front seat belt webbing
Fail58,383 miles (+9,222)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,383 miles
- Test number
- 291506869226
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureTowbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)
- NoteClutch pedal anti-slip device worn and in poor condition
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
- NoteSlight damage to offside front seat belt webbing
Pass49,161 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 49,161 miles
- Test number
- 224053368203
- NoteRear of rear seat mounting bolts loose
- NoteSlight leak of grease from both front swivel hubs
Fail49,161 miles (+7,404)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,161 miles
- Test number
- 364343068403
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear of rear seat mounting bolts loose
- NoteSlight leak of grease from both front swivel hubs
Pass41,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 41,757 miles
- Test number
- 602631377212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,757 miles (+9,231)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,757 miles
- Test number
- 684851277240
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass32,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 32,526 miles
- Test number
- 644076206380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,526 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,526 miles
- Test number
- 872805606309
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about L1 SCU
- Does L1 SCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 SCU is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 SCU?
- The MOT on L1 SCU is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 SCU done?
- L1 SCU was recorded at 226,869 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 9,833 miles a year.
- Has L1 SCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 SCU has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 SCU 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 L1 SCU find?
- L1 SCU passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside body mount holed and rusty; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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