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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L37 ULHMOT history

L37 ULH is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 19 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
162,773 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L37 ULH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
19 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L37 ULH was last recorded at 162,773 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 24,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,915 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
24,858 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,773 miles
  • 2023 – 137,915 miles
  • 2022 – 134,554 miles
  • 2021 – 130,120 miles
  • 2020 – 129,743 miles
  • 2019 – 129,427 miles
  • 2018 – 128,909 miles
  • 2016 – 128,762 miles
  • 2015 – 128,338 miles
  • 2014 – 126,917 miles
  • 2013 – 116,569 miles
  • 2012 – 112,369 miles
  • 2011 – 105,896 miles
  • 2010 – 100,020 miles
  • 2009 – 93,439 miles
  • 2008 – 86,352 miles
  • 2007 – 79,270 miles
  • 2006 – 72,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,773 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,773 miles (+24,858)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,773 miles
    Test number
    645667492078
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,915 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,915 miles
    Test number
    768149154210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail137,907 miles (+3,353)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,907 miles
    Test number
    886933276381
    • MajorNearside Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,554 miles
    Test number
    138287608744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail134,554 miles (+4,434)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,554 miles
    Test number
    940396255366
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,120 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,120 miles
    Test number
    553608594511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,103 miles (+360)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    159330527207
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,743 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,743 miles
    Test number
    261441671345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,427 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,427 miles
    Test number
    790926834541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,909 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,909 miles
    Test number
    217670146763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,762 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,762 miles
    Test number
    384759670863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,338 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,338 miles
    Test number
    218650065160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail128,331 miles (+1,414)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,331 miles
    Test number
    739869045159
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass126,917 miles (+10,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,917 miles
    Test number
    279982134456
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass116,569 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,569 miles
    Test number
    438444243150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,564 miles (+4,195)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    216425133182
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass112,369 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,369 miles
    Test number
    127400932154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    799808131190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,896 miles (+5,876)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    448813931168
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass100,020 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    203700010494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,439 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    330636909180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  22. Fail93,439 miles (+7,087)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    842816609158
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  23. Pass86,352 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    684958408109
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f rack end slight play
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r hub bush slight play

  24. Fail86,345 miles (+7,075)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,345 miles
    Test number
    810697408140
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r hand brake casing
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f rack end slight play
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r hub bush slight play

  25. Pass79,270 miles (+6,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,270 miles
    Test number
    470158607163
    • NoteAdvise both rear bottom balljoints
    • NoteN/s and o/ front tyre wearing on inner edge

  26. Pass72,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,723 miles
    Test number
    862458506192
    • NoteCoolant leak at hose/n/s engine coolant housing. †engine oil leaks. †exhaust stud broken off at downpipe to maniflod. †o/s/f tyre worn low on shoulder. †n/s & o/s rear lower balljoints have play. †

Questions about L37 ULH

Does L37 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L37 ULH expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L37 ULH?
The MOT on L37 ULH expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L37 ULH done?
L37 ULH was recorded at 162,773 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has L37 ULH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L37 ULH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L37 ULH 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 L37 ULH find?
L37 ULH failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front seat belt of the wrong type, and 4 more.

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