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Toyota Hilux

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,494 cc

L26 DBMMOT history

L26 DBM is a black diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L26 DBM black Toyota Hilux – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Hilux, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
190,815 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DBM was last recorded at 190,815 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
189,529 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
9,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,815 miles
  • 2025 – 189,529 miles
  • 2024 – 184,052 miles
  • 2023 – 178,410 miles
  • 2022 – 176,642 miles
  • 2021 – 173,970 miles
  • 2020 – 166,740 miles
  • 2019 – 154,942 miles
  • 2018 – 139,443 miles
  • 2017 – 122,989 miles
  • 2016 – 108,858 miles
  • 2015 – 94,289 miles
  • 2014 – 79,591 miles
  • 2013 – 68,413 miles
  • 2012 – 56,169 miles
  • 2011 – 44,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,815 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,815 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    190,815 miles
    Test number
    176042417589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,529 miles (+5,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    189,529 miles
    Test number
    576182957525
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,052 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    184,052 miles
    Test number
    947653893730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,410 miles (+1,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,410 miles
    Test number
    924901214730
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,642 miles (+2,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,642 miles
    Test number
    134337697780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,970 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,970 miles
    Test number
    303026332251
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

  7. Fail173,970 miles (+7,230)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,970 miles
    Test number
    997063041157
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

  8. Pass166,740 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,740 miles
    Test number
    940451280085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [2 pipes] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low

  9. Fail166,740 miles (+11,798)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,740 miles
    Test number
    725566415669
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [2 pipes] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low

  10. Pass154,942 miles (+15,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,942 miles
    Test number
    903389660509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  11. Pass139,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,443 miles
    Test number
    483455717116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail139,443 miles (+16,454)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,443 miles
    Test number
    687047343811
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass122,989 miles (+14,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,989 miles
    Test number
    260406715324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,858 miles (+14,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,858 miles
    Test number
    399416795656
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet has poor pattern

  15. Pass94,289 miles (+14,698)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    875542005200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  16. Pass79,591 miles (+11,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,591 miles
    Test number
    568181094101
    • NoteFront number plate cracked, Rear exhaust section corroded and blowing slightly,

  17. Pass68,413 miles (+12,244)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    686837403254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,169 miles (+11,604)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    637968792173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,565 miles
    Test number
    335661701200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,559 miles3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    158321401201
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L26 DBM

Does L26 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DBM is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 DBM?
The MOT on L26 DBM is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DBM done?
L26 DBM was recorded at 190,815 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 9,637 miles a year.
Has L26 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DBM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L26 DBM 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 L26 DBM find?
L26 DBM passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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