Toyota Hilux
Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,446 cc
L3 VSCMOT history
L3 VSC is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 26 May 1995. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,334 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 194,334 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,303 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 VSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Hilux
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,446 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 26 May 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 VSC was last recorded at 194,334 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 193,862 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 472 miles
- Average per year
- 1,303 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,334 miles
- 2025 – 193,862 miles
- 2024 – 193,258 miles
- 2023 – 192,488 miles
- 2022 – 191,516 miles
- 2021 – 191,160 miles
- 2020 – 190,442 miles
- 2019 – 189,879 miles
- 2018 – 188,714 miles
- 2017 – 187,903 miles
- 2016 – 187,133 miles
- 2015 – 186,026 miles
- 2014 – 185,293 miles
- 2013 – 184,465 miles
- 2012 – 184,152 miles
- 2011 – 183,352 miles
- 2010 – 181,979 miles
- 2009 – 181,294 miles
- 2008 – 176,270 miles
- 2007 – 171,792 miles
- 2006 – 168,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,334 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,334 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 194,334 miles
- Test number
- 638179746803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,862 miles (+604)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 193,862 miles
- Test number
- 448053032108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,258 miles (+770)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 193,258 miles
- Test number
- 559536199886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,488 miles (+972)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 192,488 miles
- Test number
- 657441353406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,516 miles (+356)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 191,516 miles
- Test number
- 986437508538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,160 miles (+718)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 191,160 miles
- Test number
- 323618305472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 190,442 miles
- Test number
- 881903660865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,442 miles (+563)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,442 miles
- Test number
- 336029978900
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass189,879 miles (+1,165)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 189,879 miles
- Test number
- 542894376354
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight movement in center prop shaft support bearing
Pass188,714 miles (+811)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 188,714 miles
- Test number
- 762190212718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,903 miles (+770)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 187,903 miles
- Test number
- 398021436615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,133 miles (+1,107)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 187,133 miles
- Test number
- 852371688761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,026 miles (+733)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 186,026 miles
- Test number
- 824587820260
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outside edge nearing minimum 1.6mm tread depth
- AdvisorySlight judder on offside front brake
Pass185,293 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 185,293 miles
- Test number
- 366972404456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f & o/s/f axle swivels weeping
Fail185,293 miles (+828)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,293 miles
- Test number
- 617489494141
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f & o/s/f axle swivels weeping
Pass184,465 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 184,465 miles
- Test number
- 665365823224
- NoteBody a little corroded around wheel arches and pick-up bed
- NoteNearside fronttyre on minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit
Fail184,461 miles (+309)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,461 miles
- Test number
- 107882913212
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBody a little corroded around wheel arches and pick-up bed
- NoteNearside fronttyre on minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit
Pass184,152 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 184,152 miles
- Test number
- 466305412263
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail184,152 miles (+800)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,152 miles
- Test number
- 907562312221
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass183,352 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 183,352 miles
- Test number
- 858390011289
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail183,352 miles (+1,373)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,352 miles
- Test number
- 346769001239
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass181,979 miles6 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 181,979 miles
- Test number
- 120634960216
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front swivels weaping
- NoteBoth front tyres perished
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteGeneral body damage
- NoteGeneral corrosion
- NoteOil leak
Fail181,979 miles (+685)12 failures5 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,979 miles
- Test number
- 991083240224
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front tyre perished
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteGeneral body damage
- NoteGeneral corrosion
- NoteNearside swivel weaping
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp uj worn
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass181,294 miles (+5,024)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 181,294 miles
- Test number
- 770854949261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,270 miles (+4,478)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 176,270 miles
- Test number
- 173622258147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,792 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 171,792 miles
- Test number
- 203005557494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 168,099 miles
- Test number
- 711320766100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,099 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,099 miles
- Test number
- 141466856148
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about L3 VSC
- Does L3 VSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VSC is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 VSC?
- The MOT on L3 VSC is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 VSC done?
- L3 VSC was recorded at 194,334 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,303 miles a year.
- Has L3 VSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 VSC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on L3 VSC 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 VSC find?
- L3 VSC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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