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MG TF

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L3 PSOMOT history

L3 PSO is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,256 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PSO was last recorded at 87,256 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,852 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,404 miles
Average per year
2,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,256 miles
  • 2025 – 85,852 miles
  • 2024 – 84,580 miles
  • 2022 – 83,682 miles
  • 2021 – 83,230 miles
  • 2020 – 79,156 miles
  • 2019 – 72,452 miles
  • 2018 – 69,642 miles
  • 2017 – 69,372 miles
  • 2016 – 67,805 miles
  • 2015 – 62,458 miles
  • 2014 – 50,213 miles
  • 2013 – 50,185 miles
  • 2012 – 46,968 miles
  • 2011 – 46,944 miles
  • 2009 – 44,302 miles
  • 2008 – 38,843 miles
  • 2007 – 35,642 miles
  • 2006 – 34,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,256 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S inner disc only working about 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeaters have strong white light being emitted n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers Corroded N/S & O/S
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and sill end has corrosion damage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Various under body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,256 miles (+1,404)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    574850637841
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S inner disc only working about 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeaters have strong white light being emitted n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers Corroded N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and sill end has corrosion damage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  2. Pass85,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,852 miles
    Test number
    730470939455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,852 miles (+1,272)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,852 miles
    Test number
    387321724728
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,580 miles (+898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,580 miles
    Test number
    241562655215
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F O/S/F N/S/R O/S R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion

  5. Pass83,682 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,682 miles
    Test number
    277401985586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,680 miles (+450)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    977648956946
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass83,230 miles (+4,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    407881351832
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass79,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    557668376654
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Heavily Undersealed

  9. Fail79,156 miles (+6,704)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    547240679268
    • DangerousFront & Rear Subframe Mounts Heavily Corroded Reducing Structural Strength. O/S & N/S Front & Rear.
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWidespread Underbody Surface Corrosion

  10. Pass72,452 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    413035545855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail72,450 miles (+2,808)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    847695720105
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass69,642 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    969874870154
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Fail69,641 miles (+269)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,641 miles
    Test number
    425071905058
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles esp in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail69,372 miles (+1,567)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    884536503048
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  15. Pass67,805 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,805 miles
    Test number
    704180368296
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded and braket snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail67,803 miles (+5,345)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,803 miles
    Test number
    989782271166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded and braket snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass62,458 miles (+2)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    988013205217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront subframe and various suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear subframe has heavy surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside end of steering rack ball joints

  18. Fail62,456 miles (+12,243)2 failures4 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,456 miles
    Test number
    786572705276
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront subframe and various suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear subframe has heavy surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside end of steering rack ball joints

  19. Pass50,213 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,213 miles
    Test number
    356625174191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,185 miles (+3,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    437865543498
    • NoteAll surface component surface rust

  21. Pass46,968 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    129654492178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    136885981225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,944 miles (+2,642)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    159543881251
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass44,302 miles (+5,459)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,302 miles
    Test number
    440517209325
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades worn.
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear subframes.
    • NoteCorrosion on underbody coolant pipes.
    • NoteScrew in o/s/r tyre.

  25. Pass38,843 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    534848908351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,642 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    733459397147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    172600786425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PSO

Does L3 PSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PSO is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 PSO?
The MOT on L3 PSO is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 PSO done?
L3 PSO was recorded at 87,256 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,615 miles a year.
Has L3 PSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PSO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 PSO 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 PSO find?
L3 PSO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner disc only working about 60%; front outer direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters have strong white light being emitted n/s & o/s; front shock absorbers corroded n/s & o/s, and 2 more.

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