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Nissan Skyline

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,498 cc

L25 DETMOT history

L25 DET is a black petrol Nissan Skyline first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,946 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Skyline
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 DET was last recorded at 135,946 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 21,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,349 miles · 1 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
21,597 miles
Average per year
4,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,946 miles
  • 2017 – 114,349 miles
  • 2016 – 111,473 miles
  • 2014 – 106,205 miles
  • 2013 – 101,090 miles
  • 2012 – 96,487 miles
  • 2011 – 91,951 miles
  • 2010 – 84,367 miles
  • 2009 – 72,647 miles
  • 2008 – 70,963 miles
  • 2006 – 50,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,946 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryEML illuminated
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Non standard seats fitted however slider and lock mechanism operating correctly.
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Washers poor
  • AdvisoryFront tyres have been stretched
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear sill has corrosion however still structurally sound
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,946 miles4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,946 miles
    Test number
    636411013216
    • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Non standard seats fitted however slider and lock mechanism operating correctly.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Washers poor
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have been stretched
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear sill has corrosion however still structurally sound
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal

  2. Pass135,946 km (+693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,946 km
    Test number
    609392057036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has been undersealed

  3. Pass135,253 km (+17,426)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,253 km
    Test number
    335680609776
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass117,827 km (+42)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,827 km
    Test number
    498185112209
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRev counter inoperative preventing RPM check during emissions test

  5. Fail117,785 km (+204)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,785 km
    Test number
    704147613739
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexy ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting repaired/welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting repaired/welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass117,581 km1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,581 km
    Test number
    393977818537
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRev counter doesn't work, unable to gauge when doing emissions

  7. Fail117,555 km (+25)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,555 km
    Test number
    483060597802
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRev counter doesn't work, unable to gauge when doing emissions

  8. Fail117,530 km5 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,530 km
    Test number
    897073728069
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner wing corroded and small hole
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor has an inadequate repair
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside body sill outer and inner has had inadequate welded repair
    • AdvisoryStrut towers rusted
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside coated

  9. Pass114,349 miles (+2,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,349 miles
    Test number
    202908720404
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sill panels corroded at front

  10. Pass111,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,473 miles
    Test number
    140704428370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,473 miles (+5,268)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,473 miles
    Test number
    142325088711
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass106,205 miles (+5,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,205 miles
    Test number
    425045694122
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail101,090 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    767214703298
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass101,090 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    845074903240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,487 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    749073732240
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside
    • NoteBrake pipes undersealed

  16. Fail96,486 miles (+4,535)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    667720902272
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront braske discs corroded

  17. Pass91,951 miles (+7,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,951 miles
    Test number
    368436581123
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges starting to wear

  18. Pass84,367 miles (+11,720)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,367 miles
    Test number
    801266680195
    • NoteBoth rear shocker rubber dust covers perished
    • NoteN/s/f inner disc surface starting to corrode

  19. Pass72,647 miles (+1,684)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    134558389112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear wheel steering inop.
    • NoteTransmission fluid leak at oil cooler.

  20. Pass70,963 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    350521198107
    • NoteOIL LEAK AT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER.

  21. Fail70,963 miles (+20,287)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    810730098138
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOIL LEAK AT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER.

  22. Pass50,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,676 miles
    Test number
    853793336384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 DET

Does L25 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 DET is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 DET?
The MOT on L25 DET is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 DET done?
L25 DET was recorded at 135,946 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,397 miles a year.
Has L25 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 DET has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L25 DET 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 L25 DET find?
L25 DET passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 13 advisories: driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor fitted; front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front lower suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 14 more.

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