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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,794 cc

L40 DGCMOT history

L40 DGC is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
95,741 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DGC was last recorded at 95,741 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 3,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,060 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,681 miles
Average per year
5,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,741 miles
  • 2023 – 92,060 miles
  • 2022 – 88,896 miles
  • 2021 – 83,002 miles
  • 2020 – 79,422 miles
  • 2019 – 75,057 miles
  • 2018 – 70,094 miles
  • 2017 – 66,779 miles
  • 2016 – 60,236 miles
  • 2015 – 53,913 miles
  • 2014 – 45,800 miles
  • 2013 – 38,181 miles
  • 2012 – 30,600 miles
  • 2011 – 22,133 miles
  • 2010 – 13,623 miles
  • 2009 – 8,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,741 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • All front suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,741 miles (+3,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,741 miles
    Test number
    743940992636
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded

  2. Pass92,060 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    101146902730
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored corroded and lipped, pads 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc scored corroded and grooved, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail92,053 miles (+3,157)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,053 miles
    Test number
    347318567462
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Rear subframe has been welded, Inadequate repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored corroded and lipped, pads 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc scored corroded and grooved, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,896 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    649685431132
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum on dipstick.
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met performance at 16%
    • AdvisoryRunning gear corroded.

  5. Fail88,894 miles (+5,892)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    646506866610
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe around engine mountibg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum on dipstick.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met performance at 16%
    • AdvisoryRunning gear corroded.

  6. Pass83,002 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    898556671597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Rear crossmember corrode and holed near rear engine mounting.

  7. Fail83,001 miles (+3,579)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,001 miles
    Test number
    981474732720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Rear crossmember corrode and holed near rear engine mounting.

  8. Pass79,422 miles (+4,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,422 miles
    Test number
    464945465131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,057 miles (+4,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    293628812694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,094 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,094 miles
    Test number
    315808161553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,779 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    271001864449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,778 miles (+6,542)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    883591016821
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass60,236 miles (+6,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    155482156249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass53,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    155671795044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,913 miles (+8,113)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    369020295026
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass45,800 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    795206474017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,761 miles (+7,580)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,761 miles
    Test number
    165093674421
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,181 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,181 miles
    Test number
    758036683022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,600 miles (+109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    136130592455
    • NoteBoth front brake discs poor contact on inner face

  20. Fail30,491 miles (+8,358)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,491 miles
    Test number
    556350682026
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass22,133 miles (+8,510)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,133 miles
    Test number
    629297781070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,623 miles (+4,969)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,623 miles
    Test number
    101331090491
    • NoteBoth front tyres have uneven tyre wear on the inner edge of tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small cuts in the tread.
    • NoteFront brake disc's are slighly corroded on inner face of disc.

  23. Pass8,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,654 miles
    Test number
    800999689013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DGC

Does L40 DGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 DGC expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 DGC?
The MOT on L40 DGC expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 DGC done?
L40 DGC was recorded at 95,741 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 5,679 miles a year.
Has L40 DGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DGC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 DGC 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 DGC find?
L40 DGC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; rear brake backing plates corroded.

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