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Toyota HI LUX

Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,980 cc

L23 LNFMOT history

L23 LNF is a black diesel Toyota HI LUX first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,039 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
181,039 km
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,752 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
HI LUX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LNF was last recorded at 181,039 km on 19 Jan 2026, 3,231 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,808 km · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,231 km
Average per year
2,752 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,039 km
  • 2024 – 177,808 km
  • 2023 – 174,695 km
  • 2022 – 172,106 km
  • 2021 – 168,636 km
  • 2019 – 168,530 km
  • 2018 – 163,897 km
  • 2017 – 159,747 km
  • 2016 – 156,532 km
  • 2013 – 140,042 km
  • 2012 – 135,201 km
  • 2010 – 117,573 km
  • 2009 – 102,678 km
  • 2007 – 144,660 km
  • 2006 – 127,192 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,039 km
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable steering damper mounting rubbers heavily perished (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNear side rear brake binding slightly

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,039 km (+3,231)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    181,039 km
    Test number
    667577843652
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable steering damper mounting rubbers heavily perished (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear brake binding slightly

  2. Pass177,808 km (+3,113)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,808 km
    Test number
    262191685680
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,695 km (+2,589)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,695 km
    Test number
    312847266977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged out of shape in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively grabbing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged out of shape in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,106 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,106 km
    Test number
    310783869531
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail172,106 km (+3,470)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,106 km
    Test number
    144703116872
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,636 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,636 km
    Test number
    145868594543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,636 km (+106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,636 km
    Test number
    686284865081
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass168,530 km (+4,633)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,530 km
    Test number
    191449431365
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass163,897 km (+4,150)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    163,897 km
    Test number
    408042493206
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has small blow from joint

  10. Pass159,747 km (+3,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,747 km
    Test number
    605830703477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass156,532 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,532 km
    Test number
    841804094813
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting d bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass150,502 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,502 miles
    Test number
    174361061173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    143,542 miles
    Test number
    396725674496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,042 km (+4,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,042 km
    Test number
    269807473239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass135,201 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,201 km
    Test number
    126539772169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail135,201 km4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,201 km
    Test number
    938238472109
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass134,810 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,810 miles
    Test number
    569811601283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass117,573 km (+14,895)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    117,573 km
    Test number
    961571180165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,678 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,678 km
    Test number
    424566869152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,647 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,647 miles
    Test number
    694983269172
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  21. Pass157,242 km (+12,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    157,242 km
    Test number
    423290639053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass144,660 km (+17,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    144,660 km
    Test number
    163809687284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass127,192 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    127,192 km
    Test number
    330509176105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,192 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,192 km
    Test number
    693917776153
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L23 LNF

Does L23 LNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LNF is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LNF?
The MOT on L23 LNF is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LNF done?
L23 LNF was recorded at 181,039 km at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,752 km a year.
Has L23 LNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LNF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 LNF 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 L23 LNF find?
L23 LNF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: steering box leaking oil; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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