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Bentley Brooklands

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 6,750 cc

L20 TENMOT history

L20 TEN is a blue petrol Bentley Brooklands first used on 10 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 198,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
198,820 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
38
21 passed · 17 failed
Per year
1,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 TEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Brooklands
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 TEN was last recorded at 198,820 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2013: 184,079 miles, lower than 184,203 miles on 16 May 2012.

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
198,050 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
1,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,820 miles
  • 2025 – 198,050 miles
  • 2024 – 197,294 miles
  • 2023 – 196,582 miles
  • 2022 – 196,202 miles
  • 2021 – 196,110 miles
  • 2020 – 195,955 miles
  • 2019 – 195,545 miles
  • 2018 – 192,279 miles
  • 2017 – 190,535 miles
  • 2016 – 188,068 miles
  • 2015 – 186,420 miles
  • 2014 – 184,750 miles
  • 2013 – 184,080 miles
  • 2012 – 184,203 miles
  • 2011 – 181,934 miles
  • 2010 – 181,050 miles
  • 2009 – 179,955 miles
  • 2008 – 179,906 miles
  • 2007 – 174,458 miles
  • 2006 – 171,434 miles
  • 2005 – 168,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,820 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous8 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

38 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,820 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    198,820 miles
    Test number
    636109265855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    198,050 miles
    Test number
    389960042883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail198,050 miles (+756)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,050 miles
    Test number
    418491148323
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass197,294 miles (+712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    197,294 miles
    Test number
    795859130959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass196,582 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    196,582 miles
    Test number
    750824214487
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort is close to min 17%

  6. Pass196,202 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    196,202 miles
    Test number
    908832119276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass196,110 miles (+155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    196,110 miles
    Test number
    362093919932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort is close to the min

  8. Pass195,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    195,955 miles
    Test number
    631853336802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

  9. Fail195,955 miles (+410)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,955 miles
    Test number
    990412918674
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

  10. Pass195,545 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,545 miles
    Test number
    117455167920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail195,544 miles (+8)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,544 miles
    Test number
    508970329586
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail195,536 miles (+3,257)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,536 miles
    Test number
    729200161833
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass192,279 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    192,279 miles
    Test number
    998823525650
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside of steering has slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on the inner edges

  14. Fail192,279 miles (+1,744)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,279 miles
    Test number
    241102451457
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside of steering has slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on the inner edges

  15. Pass190,535 miles (+488)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    190,535 miles
    Test number
    911177134763
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail190,047 miles (+1,979)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,047 miles
    Test number
    250476998941
    • FailureCentral Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass188,068 miles (+1,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    188,068 miles
    Test number
    154834343694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass186,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    186,420 miles
    Test number
    598668025180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail186,420 miles (+1,670)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,420 miles
    Test number
    168658725189
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass184,750 miles (+670)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    184,750 miles
    Test number
    619025214129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAll rear brake pad material is comming away from bonding
    • NoteNearside front brake pads are low

  21. Pass184,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    184,080 miles
    Test number
    687577233183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail184,079 miles (-124)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,079 miles
    Test number
    816807333108
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass184,203 miles (+1,009)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    184,203 miles
    Test number
    515497532137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering

  24. Fail183,194 miles (+1,260)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,194 miles
    Test number
    275512132435
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering

  25. Pass181,934 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    181,934 miles
    Test number
    689563441109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering

  26. Fail181,930 miles (+880)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,930 miles
    Test number
    285990541153
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering

  27. Pass181,050 miles (+1,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    181,050 miles
    Test number
    281788380021
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  28. Pass179,955 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    179,955 miles
    Test number
    844774309116
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  29. Fail179,950 miles (+44)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,950 miles
    Test number
    424669099090
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  30. Fail179,906 miles (+5,448)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,906 miles
    Test number
    151630458322
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  31. Pass174,458 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    174,458 miles
    Test number
    694173957342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail174,420 miles (+2,986)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,420 miles
    Test number
    991437447316
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass171,434 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    171,434 miles
    Test number
    104277656310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail171,428 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,428 miles
    Test number
    182587326374
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  35. FailMileage not read2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    420441216406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  36. Fail170,909 miles (+1,997)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,909 miles
    Test number
    312181616368
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  37. Pass168,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    168,912 miles
    Test number
    521300645374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail168,912 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,912 miles
    Test number
    920240145339
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L20 TEN

Does L20 TEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 TEN is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 TEN?
The MOT on L20 TEN is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 TEN done?
L20 TEN was recorded at 198,820 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,466 miles a year.
Has L20 TEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 TEN has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 TEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 TEN find?
L20 TEN passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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