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TVR Cerbera

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,185 cc

L40 UDDMOT history

L40 UDD is a silver petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2021 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2021
Mileage
72,420 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Cerbera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,185 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 UDD was last recorded at 72,420 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 2,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,963 miles · 10 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
2,457 miles
Average per year
1,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,420 miles
  • 2019 – 69,963 miles
  • 2018 – 69,001 miles
  • 2016 – 64,994 miles
  • 2015 – 62,650 miles
  • 2014 – 58,112 miles
  • 2013 – 53,304 miles
  • 2012 – 47,005 miles
  • 2011 – 45,435 miles
  • 2010 – 45,388 miles
  • 2008 – 45,360 miles
  • 2006 – 45,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,420 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested engine overheated (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling steering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling steering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,420 miles (+2,457)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    957685059208
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested engine overheated (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling steering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling steering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass69,963 miles (+962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,963 miles
    Test number
    216826151493
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,001 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    983910718330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,994 miles (+2,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,994 miles
    Test number
    990234299098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass62,650 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,650 miles
    Test number
    783661685691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,112 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    356914084220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,304 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,304 miles
    Test number
    509278493212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,005 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    898482272280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,435 miles (+47)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,435 miles
    Test number
    778287991253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass45,388 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    241826610194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,360 miles (+73)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,360 miles
    Test number
    831768768239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass45,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,287 miles
    Test number
    244972946230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,287 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,287 miles
    Test number
    354322346422
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about L40 UDD

Does L40 UDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 UDD expired on 9 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 UDD?
The MOT on L40 UDD expired on 9 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 UDD done?
L40 UDD was recorded at 72,420 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,372 miles a year.
Has L40 UDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UDD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 UDD 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 UDD find?
L40 UDD failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 7 major defects and 1 advisory: brake performance unable to be tested engine overheated; emissions unable to be completed engine overheated; headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 5 more.

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