Toyota MR2
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,794 cc
L23 URJMOT history
L23 URJ is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 24 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 166,281 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 URJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- MR2
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,794 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 URJ was last recorded at 166,281 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 May 2007: 13,032 miles, lower than 16,661 miles on 25 May 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 166,271 miles · 6 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 7,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,281 miles
- 2024 – 160,152 miles
- 2023 – 149,454 miles
- 2022 – 132,767 miles
- 2021 – 129,442 miles
- 2019 – 123,223 miles
- 2018 – 116,450 miles
- 2017 – 109,268 miles
- 2016 – 100,322 miles
- 2015 – 89,206 miles
- 2014 – 83,151 miles
- 2013 – 66,094 miles
- 2012 – 56,894 miles
- 2011 – 55,487 miles
- 2010 – 48,667 miles
- 2009 – 40,975 miles
- 2008 – 32,803 miles
- 2007 – 13,032 miles
- 2006 – 16,661 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,281 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryMIL on (pre-2004 petrol)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,281 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 166,281 miles
- Test number
- 168474180807
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMIL on (pre-2004 petrol)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail166,271 miles (+6,119)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,271 miles
- Test number
- 334076271962
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass160,152 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 160,152 miles
- Test number
- 419474063736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail160,146 miles (+10,692)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,146 miles
- Test number
- 287471912450
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass149,454 miles (+8,775)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 149,454 miles
- Test number
- 679179005079
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective lenses faded, beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills with rust 'bubbling' (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rusting to underside plus suspension and braking components, none to rfr level
Pass140,679 miles (+7,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 140,679 miles
- Test number
- 693297530244
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,767 miles (+3,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 132,767 miles
- Test number
- 240285341683
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,442 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,442 miles
- Test number
- 761220652962
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,223 miles (+6,773)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,223 miles
- Test number
- 618972764392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,450 miles (+7,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 116,450 miles
- Test number
- 598313259122
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheelarch, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,268 miles (+8,946)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 109,268 miles
- Test number
- 426631350109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass100,322 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 100,322 miles
- Test number
- 975052706885
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail100,322 miles (+11,116)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,322 miles
- Test number
- 145636170537
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,206 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,206 miles
- Test number
- 899998945152
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion on front coil springs
- NoteNearside and Offside front chassis legs starting to corrode
Fail89,206 miles (+6,055)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,206 miles
- Test number
- 719497545115
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion on front coil springs
- NoteNearside and Offside front chassis legs starting to corrode
Fail83,151 miles (+547)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,151 miles
- Test number
- 737048044166
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass82,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 82,604 miles
- Test number
- 739131924120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,604 miles (+16,510)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,604 miles
- Test number
- 366131724153
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass66,094 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 66,094 miles
- Test number
- 938125643186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,094 miles (+9,200)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,094 miles
- Test number
- 875314843140
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,894 miles (+1,407)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 56,894 miles
- Test number
- 396253352101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,487 miles (+6,820)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 55,487 miles
- Test number
- 737143031191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,667 miles (+7,692)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,667 miles
- Test number
- 400022740188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,975 miles (+8,172)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 40,975 miles
- Test number
- 981086049119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,803 miles (+19,771)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2009
- Odometer
- 32,803 miles
- Test number
- 912335448182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,032 miles (-3,629)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 13,032 miles
- Test number
- 951859737130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 16,661 miles
- Test number
- 510665146118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 URJ
- Does L23 URJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 URJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 URJ?
- The MOT on L23 URJ is valid until 9 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 URJ done?
- L23 URJ was recorded at 166,281 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,622 miles a year.
- Has L23 URJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 URJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 URJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 URJ find?
- L23 URJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; mil on (pre-2004 petrol); nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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