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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,952 cc

L3 DOMMOT history

L3 DOM is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 3 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,612 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DOM was last recorded at 68,612 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,605 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,612 miles
  • 2024 – 68,605 miles
  • 2023 – 68,590 miles
  • 2022 – 68,576 miles
  • 2021 – 68,561 miles
  • 2020 – 68,311 miles
  • 2019 – 68,296 miles
  • 2018 – 68,154 miles
  • 2017 – 67,985 miles
  • 2016 – 67,417 miles
  • 2014 – 66,911 miles
  • 2013 – 66,631 miles
  • 2012 – 65,738 miles
  • 2011 – 62,843 miles
  • 2010 – 62,302 miles
  • 2009 – 60,026 miles
  • 2008 – 57,846 miles
  • 2007 – 51,270 miles
  • 2006 – 48,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,612 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,612 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,612 miles
    Test number
    129896692336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass68,605 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    350155448102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass68,590 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    766043634269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,576 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    234906010375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,561 miles (+250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    459220902030
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass68,311 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,311 miles
    Test number
    430393773982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,296 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,296 miles
    Test number
    320900541044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,154 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,154 miles
    Test number
    664296045280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,985 miles (+568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    707666064956
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Pass67,417 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,417 miles
    Test number
    917231746244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,911 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,911 miles
    Test number
    327490834260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,631 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    335103133211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,738 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    459335692024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,843 miles (+541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,843 miles
    Test number
    659376871086
    • NoteOffside inner steering rack joint worn not excessive

  15. Pass62,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    162507170010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,302 miles (+2,276)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    953146570086
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in nearside front inner steering rack ball joint

  17. Pass60,026 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,026 miles
    Test number
    584719469041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,008 miles (+2,162)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    184504169422
    • 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)

  19. Pass57,846 miles (+6,576)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,846 miles
    Test number
    523857968001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside door mirror slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass51,270 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    123073257048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,705 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    794420786058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail48,704 miles8 failures2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    584909866063
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteADVISE FULL ENGINE WASHDOWN/CLEAN.
    • NoteOIL DAMP AROUND OIL SWITCH/OIL FILTER.
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM FRONT CRANK SHARFT(MAIN)OIL SEAL.
    • NoteOIL LEAKING FROM GRARBOX,TAIL/CASING
    • NoteOIL LEAKING FROM HOSE WHICH CONECTS POWER STEERING PUMP TOO FLUID RESERVOIR.
    • NoteOIL LEAKING FROM SUMP PAN GASKET.
    • NoteREAR AXLE(DIFF COVER)OIL SEAL/GASKET LEAKING.
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT LEAK FROM CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER.
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ROCKER COVER GASKETS.

Questions about L3 DOM

Does L3 DOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DOM is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 DOM?
The MOT on L3 DOM is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DOM done?
L3 DOM was recorded at 68,612 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 1,014 miles a year.
Has L3 DOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DOM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on L3 DOM 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 L3 DOM find?
L3 DOM passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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