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Nissan Qashqai

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,461 cc

L21 RFWMOT history

L21 RFW is a white diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 1 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

L21 RFW white Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2025
Mileage
158,836 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 RFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 RFW was last recorded at 158,836 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 17,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,278 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
17,558 miles
Average per year
11,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,836 miles
  • 2023 – 141,278 miles
  • 2022 – 129,569 miles
  • 2021 – 115,181 miles
  • 2020 – 105,139 miles
  • 2019 – 96,888 miles
  • 2018 – 87,190 miles
  • 2017 – 78,640 miles
  • 2016 – 69,728 miles
  • 2015 – 59,152 miles
  • 2014 – 47,510 miles
  • 2013 – 34,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,836 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,836 miles
    Test number
    102637407967
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail158,836 miles (+17,558)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,836 miles
    Test number
    897367690119
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass141,278 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,278 miles
    Test number
    189383083177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail141,277 miles (+11,708)10 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,277 miles
    Test number
    403744140834
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass129,569 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,569 miles
    Test number
    381099699473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail129,565 miles (+14,384)3 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,565 miles
    Test number
    116296295113
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass115,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,181 miles
    Test number
    847383382758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,181 miles (+10,042)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,181 miles
    Test number
    698240064083
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass105,139 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,139 miles
    Test number
    957889477046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,888 miles (+9,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    974727456032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  11. Pass87,190 miles (+8,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,190 miles
    Test number
    530049250066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass78,640 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    336263869532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail78,640 miles (+8,912)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    580170508567
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass69,728 miles (+10,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    199770827187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

  15. Pass59,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    186980685115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail59,152 miles (+11,642)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,152 miles
    Test number
    898350785144
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass47,510 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,510 miles
    Test number
    435821684128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking in side wall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in side wall

  18. Fail47,510 miles (+13,389)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,510 miles
    Test number
    966211684131
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking in side wall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in side wall

  19. Fail34,121 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    286144983104
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass34,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    497114283133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L21 RFW

Does L21 RFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 RFW expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 RFW?
The MOT on L21 RFW expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 RFW done?
L21 RFW was recorded at 158,836 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 11,242 miles a year.
Has L21 RFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 RFW has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 RFW 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 L21 RFW find?
L21 RFW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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