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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

L3 JHCMOT history

L3 JHC is a green diesel Skoda Superb first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,291 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Superb
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 JHC was last recorded at 145,291 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 5,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,174 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,117 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,291 miles
  • 2025 – 140,174 miles
  • 2024 – 134,724 miles
  • 2023 – 132,232 miles
  • 2019 – 132,049 miles
  • 2018 – 129,608 miles
  • 2017 – 117,185 miles
  • 2016 – 96,027 miles
  • 2015 – 93,250 miles
  • 2014 – 90,274 miles
  • 2013 – 85,734 miles
  • 2012 – 82,831 miles
  • 2011 – 75,955 miles
  • 2010 – 70,797 miles
  • 2009 – 62,733 miles
  • 2008 – 56,504 miles
  • 2007 – 47,315 miles
  • 2006 – 34,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,291 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,291 miles (+5,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,291 miles
    Test number
    875517878404
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass140,174 miles (+5,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,174 miles
    Test number
    875035945013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass134,724 miles (+2,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,724 miles
    Test number
    569540848546
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass132,232 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    132,232 miles
    Test number
    322747558041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion
  5. Fail132,219 miles (+5)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,219 miles
    Test number
    569792963370
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion
  6. Fail132,214 miles (+165)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,214 miles
    Test number
    485314974829
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass132,049 miles (+2,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    266306699667
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass129,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,608 miles
    Test number
    472421796044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,606 miles (+12,421)4 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,606 miles
    Test number
    420912442697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass117,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,185 miles
    Test number
    915214108302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion build up to braking faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion build up to braking faces (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail117,183 miles (+21,156)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,183 miles
    Test number
    560526169516
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion build up to braking faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion build up to braking faces (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass96,027 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,027 miles
    Test number
    654610268615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Fail96,027 miles (+2,777)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,027 miles
    Test number
    803084495645
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass93,250 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    728140575032
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail93,235 miles (+2,961)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    376018465026
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass90,274 miles (+4,540)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    867417474060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass85,734 miles (+2,903)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,734 miles
    Test number
    946265063096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass82,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    806056662047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,831 miles (+6,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    905958752026
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass75,955 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    647723271034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,797 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    103297760432
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Fail70,797 miles (+8,064)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    873737860025
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass62,733 miles (+6,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    121437879059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass56,504 miles (+9,189)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,504 miles
    Test number
    732660388003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,315 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,315 miles
    Test number
    442957987056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,127 miles (+12,723)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    721902887037
    • FailureOffside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass34,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,404 miles
    Test number
    134443576076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 JHC

Does L3 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 JHC is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 JHC?
The MOT on L3 JHC is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 JHC done?
L3 JHC was recorded at 145,291 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has L3 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 JHC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 JHC 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 JHC find?
L3 JHC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam.

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