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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L3 OVMMOT history

L3 OVM is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L3 OVM blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,300 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OVM was last recorded at 137,300 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 8,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,462 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,838 miles
Average per year
11,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,300 miles
  • 2025 – 128,462 miles
  • 2023 – 114,703 miles
  • 2022 – 104,280 miles
  • 2021 – 90,790 miles
  • 2020 – 80,142 miles
  • 2019 – 58,687 miles
  • 2018 – 44,245 miles
  • 2017 – 34,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,300 miles
    Test number
    417695341796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,296 miles (+8,834)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,296 miles
    Test number
    837872012958
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,462 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    881899924291
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail128,462 miles (+13,759)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    767632037586
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White Bulb fitted (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass114,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,703 miles
    Test number
    793281729640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,703 miles (+10,423)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,703 miles
    Test number
    449327771396
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working Lens also broken/missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,280 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    803812620413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail104,270 miles (+13,480)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,270 miles
    Test number
    894039802748
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass90,790 miles (+10,648)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    666947825313
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator repeater lamp lens damaged

  10. Pass80,142 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    598057233730
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail80,129 miles (+21,442)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,129 miles
    Test number
    921490430381
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,687 miles (+14,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,687 miles
    Test number
    205113693176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,245 miles (+9,966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,245 miles
    Test number
    796959729939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,279 miles
    Test number
    965260399083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OVM

Does L3 OVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OVM is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 OVM?
The MOT on L3 OVM is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OVM done?
L3 OVM was recorded at 137,300 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 11,682 miles a year.
Has L3 OVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OVM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 OVM 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 OVM find?
L3 OVM passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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