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Lamborghini Diablo

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 5,707 cc

L40 MBDMOT history

L40 MBD is a black petrol Lamborghini Diablo first used on 22 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 29,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

L40 MBD black Lamborghini Diablo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
29,296 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lamborghini
Model
Diablo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,707 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MBD was last recorded at 29,296 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,283 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,296 miles
  • 2024 – 29,283 miles
  • 2014 – 25,205 miles
  • 2007 – 16,519 miles
  • 2006 – 14,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,296 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,296 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    29,296 miles
    Test number
    499286369783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,283 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    637046345956
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass29,211 km (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    29,211 km
    Test number
    395585805442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,173 km (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,173 km
    Test number
    257474035308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,149 km (+56)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,149 km
    Test number
    250306642705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,093 km (+184)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,093 km
    Test number
    274828189692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,909 km (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,909 km
    Test number
    814553774800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,888 km (+545)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,888 km
    Test number
    425036051114
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush spacer missing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush spacer missing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower shock bolt fouling antiroll bar link
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower shock bolt fouling antiroll bar link
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass28,343 km (+671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,343 km
    Test number
    150964475241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake duct hose split

  10. Pass27,672 km (+931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,672 km
    Test number
    747785884046
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbone bushes showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s front damper misting in oil
    • AdvisorySteering rack misting in oil

  11. Pass26,741 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,741 km
    Test number
    868938885159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,205 miles
    Test number
    318470894163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,404 km (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,404 km
    Test number
    755866893102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,852 km (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,852 km
    Test number
    458692902243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,784 km (+169)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,784 km
    Test number
    624870940004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,615 km
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,615 km
    Test number
    604281928112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,519 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,519 miles
    Test number
    861802837102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,441 miles
    Test number
    194843776005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MBD

Does L40 MBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 MBD expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 MBD?
The MOT on L40 MBD expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 MBD done?
L40 MBD was recorded at 29,296 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 761 miles a year.
Has L40 MBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MBD has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 MBD 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 MBD find?
L40 MBD passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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