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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,461 cc

L21 RTHMOT history

L21 RTH is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L21 RTH black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
144,965 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 RTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 RTH was last recorded at 144,965 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2014: 27,618 miles, lower than 27,811 miles on 5 Jun 2014.

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
141,607 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,358 miles
Average per year
9,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,965 miles
  • 2025 – 141,607 miles
  • 2024 – 138,296 miles
  • 2023 – 133,445 miles
  • 2022 – 128,084 miles
  • 2021 – 119,867 miles
  • 2020 – 110,390 miles
  • 2019 – 101,737 miles
  • 2018 – 91,526 miles
  • 2017 – 71,122 miles
  • 2016 – 54,602 miles
  • 2015 – 40,250 miles
  • 2014 – 27,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,965 miles

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,965 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,965 miles
    Test number
    641052983860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,607 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,607 miles
    Test number
    876040224456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass138,296 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,296 miles
    Test number
    870862589160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,445 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,445 miles
    Test number
    111825603366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,084 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,084 miles
    Test number
    879165243313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,068 miles (+8,201)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,068 miles
    Test number
    337006087671
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass119,867 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,867 miles
    Test number
    458384012928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,390 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    874593264886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,383 miles (+8,646)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,383 miles
    Test number
    371100865964
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass101,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    146564440873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail101,737 miles (+10,211)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    392825349029
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass91,526 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    647164886042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail91,518 miles (+20,396)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,518 miles
    Test number
    274605152648
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass71,122 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,122 miles
    Test number
    391367742743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail71,122 miles (+16,520)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,122 miles
    Test number
    413696623606
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass54,602 miles (+14,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    495384411720
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s lower ball joint
  17. Pass40,250 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,250 miles
    Test number
    688419945114
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on edge
  18. Fail40,250 miles (+12,632)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,250 miles
    Test number
    606789845168
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on edge
  19. Pass27,618 miles (-193)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,618 miles
    Test number
    219267854110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,811 miles (+2,512)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,811 miles
    Test number
    759576354186
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass25,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,299 miles
    Test number
    948456814005
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L21 RTH

Does L21 RTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RTH is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 RTH?
The MOT on L21 RTH is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 RTH done?
L21 RTH was recorded at 144,965 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 9,683 miles a year.
Has L21 RTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 RTH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 RTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 RTH find?
L21 RTH passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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