Cardinal Dorchester

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,984 cc

L20 LJBMOT history

L20 LJB is a black petrol Cardinal Dorchester first used on 10 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,439 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
148,439 km
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,935 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Cardinal
Model
Dorchester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LJB was last recorded at 148,439 km on 26 Feb 2024, 30,649 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,790 km · 9 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
30,649 km
Average per year
7,935 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,439 km
  • 2020 – 117,790 km
  • 2009 – 28,298 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,439 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Bonnet release handle broken

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,439 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,439 km
    Test number
    673510695358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,117 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,117 miles
    Test number
    885919885999
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail144,116 miles (+13,302)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,116 miles
    Test number
    475861519521
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass130,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,814 miles
    Test number
    307032329601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,814 miles (+9,115)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,814 miles
    Test number
    976134802015
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass121,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,699 miles
    Test number
    732781217808
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,790 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,790 km
    Test number
    475095688842
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken

  8. Fail117,789 km4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,789 km
    Test number
    696479541571
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working on both head lamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken

  9. Pass112,859 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,859 miles
    Test number
    499716938213
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt slow returning
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Fail112,859 miles (+7,352)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,859 miles
    Test number
    240262262723
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seatbelt slow returning
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass105,507 miles (+6,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,507 miles
    Test number
    472625496261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass99,150 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    839464916709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail99,150 miles (+6,542)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    260253231387
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested due to offside rear flexi brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass92,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    514632498882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail92,608 miles (+8,440)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    421525356201
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass84,168 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,168 miles
    Test number
    105013615477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,162 miles (+10,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,162 miles
    Test number
    165586905498
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,976 miles (+8,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,976 miles
    Test number
    575404004052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass65,378 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    417347503019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,803 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,803 miles
    Test number
    679205202052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,116 miles (+10,167)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    985902911033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  22. Pass37,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,949 miles
    Test number
    243057100066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,298 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,298 km
    Test number
    702565609042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 LJB

Does L20 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 LJB expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 LJB?
The MOT on L20 LJB expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 LJB done?
L20 LJB was recorded at 148,439 km at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 7,935 km a year.
Has L20 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LJB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 LJB 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 L20 LJB find?
L20 LJB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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