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Nissan Skyline

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,490 cc

L40 BXTMOT history

L40 BXT is a black petrol Nissan Skyline first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,154 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,154 km
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,729 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Skyline
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,490 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BXT was last recorded at 140,154 km on 18 Nov 2025, 2,821 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,333 km · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,821 km
Average per year
5,729 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,154 km
  • 2024 – 137,333 km
  • 2023 – 134,969 km
  • 2022 – 131,067 km
  • 2020 – 127,540 km
  • 2019 – 125,584 km
  • 2018 – 116,561 km
  • 2015 – 73,357 km
  • 2013 – 61,926 km
  • 2012 – 60,954 km
  • 2011 – 60,115 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,154 km
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • General rust/corosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,154 km (+2,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,154 km
    Test number
    141125749031
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,333 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,333 km
    Test number
    741963788344
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust corrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Fail137,333 km1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,333 km
    Test number
    345558568373
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust/corosion to underside of vehicle

  4. Fail137,333 km (+2,364)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,333 km
    Test number
    422537137693
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust/corosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Pass134,969 km (+3,902)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,969 km
    Test number
    456184483799
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pas cooler (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside strengthening bars corroded

  6. Pass131,067 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,067 km
    Test number
    904403533025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  7. Pass130,622 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    291859231741
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail130,622 miles1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    423969146572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass127,540 km (+1,956)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,540 km
    Test number
    705148507803
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,584 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,584 km
    Test number
    810243563833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,584 km (+9,023)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,584 km
    Test number
    377193187642
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,561 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,561 km
    Test number
    369855913573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp poor image
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail116,561 miles (+12,655)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    196146481170
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp poor image
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass103,906 miles (+15,772)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    276563040362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    628787214454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens faded

  16. Pass73,357 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,357 km
    Test number
    617625155873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,341 km2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,341 km
    Test number
    965857149093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass62,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    725061034345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,926 km (+972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,926 km
    Test number
    998832133350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass60,954 km (+839)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,954 km
    Test number
    136103332318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre nail next to inner edge + inner edge worn low

  21. Pass60,115 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,115 km
    Test number
    686953931349
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail60,115 miles (+1,556)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    418033031425
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass58,559 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    453463730498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,183 miles
    Test number
    452650939469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,183 miles (+89)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,183 miles
    Test number
    612179229320
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail56,094 miles (+11,730)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    981092999200
    • DangerousOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass44,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    310675478151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Fail44,364 miles (+5,312)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    660835178158
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass39,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,052 miles
    Test number
    811428237374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 BXT

Does L40 BXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BXT is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 BXT?
The MOT on L40 BXT is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BXT done?
L40 BXT was recorded at 140,154 km at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,729 km a year.
Has L40 BXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BXT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 BXT 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 L40 BXT find?
L40 BXT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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