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Honda CR-V

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,199 cc

L23 OWLMOT history

L23 OWL is a black diesel Honda CR-V first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L23 OWL black Honda Cr-V – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,326 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 OWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CR-V
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 OWL was last recorded at 124,326 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,323 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,326 miles
  • 2025 – 116,109 miles
  • 2024 – 109,474 miles
  • 2022 – 103,533 miles
  • 2021 – 96,080 miles
  • 2020 – 89,034 miles
  • 2019 – 84,196 miles
  • 2018 – 73,877 miles
  • 2017 – 62,482 miles
  • 2016 – 53,097 miles
  • 2015 – 47,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,326 miles
  • AdvisoryWater leak from radiatorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,326 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,326 miles
    Test number
    138675239192
    • AdvisoryWater leak from radiator

  2. Fail124,323 miles (+8,214)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,323 miles
    Test number
    578393310579
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater leak from radiator

  3. Pass116,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,109 miles
    Test number
    659764400960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail116,107 miles (+6,633)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    284638263330
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass109,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,474 miles
    Test number
    181731743245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,473 miles (+5,940)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,473 miles
    Test number
    669336440627
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,533 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,533 miles
    Test number
    752295305170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,080 miles (+7,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    467585346275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass89,034 miles (+4,838)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,034 miles
    Test number
    945664576453
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,196 miles
    Test number
    693233024837
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  11. Fail84,196 miles (+10,319)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,196 miles
    Test number
    162636206134
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  12. Pass73,877 miles (+11,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    509285455669
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  13. Pass62,482 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    267200327373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,097 miles (+5,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,097 miles
    Test number
    328083629566
    • AdvisoryFront Both wipers smearing slightly

  15. Pass47,152 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,152 miles
    Test number
    449346935047
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L23 OWL

Does L23 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 OWL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 OWL?
The MOT on L23 OWL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 OWL done?
L23 OWL was recorded at 124,326 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has L23 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 OWL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 OWL 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 OWL find?
L23 OWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: water leak from radiator.

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