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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L41 METMOT history

L41 MET is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
134,747 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L41 MET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L41 MET was last recorded at 134,747 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 1,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,481 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,266 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,747 miles
  • 2024 – 133,481 miles
  • 2022 – 129,730 miles
  • 2021 – 126,935 miles
  • 2020 – 125,559 miles
  • 2019 – 124,705 miles
  • 2017 – 124,322 miles
  • 2016 – 120,743 miles
  • 2015 – 110,825 miles
  • 2014 – 106,105 miles
  • 2013 – 101,269 miles
  • 2012 – 99,322 miles
  • 2011 – 96,608 miles
  • 2010 – 89,682 miles
  • 2009 – 83,073 miles
  • 2007 – 76,051 miles
  • 2006 – 66,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,747 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,747 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,747 miles
    Test number
    914440883764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,481 miles (+3,751)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,481 miles
    Test number
    462442606060
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge lowest tread 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth side inner and outter sills covered by sealant
    • AdvisoryFront testable items covered by under trays

  3. Pass129,730 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,730 miles
    Test number
    532321457312
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

  4. Fail129,729 miles (+2,794)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,729 miles
    Test number
    152468931924
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

  5. Pass126,935 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,935 miles
    Test number
    979802230998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,559 miles (+854)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,559 miles
    Test number
    774199525780
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPrescribed areas heavily covered in sealant

  7. Pass124,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,705 miles
    Test number
    612932367946
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight surface rust. both inner sills covered with under sealant unable to assess

  8. Fail124,705 miles (+383)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,705 miles
    Test number
    669477882454
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight surface rust. both inner sills covered with under sealant unable to assess

  9. Pass124,322 miles (+3,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,322 miles
    Test number
    516810805121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sill covered heavily with sealant
    • AdvisoryFront underbody has covered unable to access
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

  10. Pass120,743 miles (+9,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,743 miles
    Test number
    211208474243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass110,825 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,825 miles
    Test number
    658690985161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,105 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,105 miles
    Test number
    338622704409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEMISIONS JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

  13. Fail106,090 miles (+29)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,090 miles
    Test number
    229616184186
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail106,061 miles (+4,792)11 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    296490174402
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteAll four brake discs corroded
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorated
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion

  15. Pass101,269 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    836942273116
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass99,322 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,322 miles
    Test number
    187191582130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,608 miles (+79)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    689298571108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  18. Fail96,529 miles (+6,847)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    687594861101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  19. Pass89,682 miles (+6,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,682 miles
    Test number
    783820660192
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    434423139155
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail83,073 miles (+7,022)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    294781039146
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Fail76,051 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    383758767402
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass76,051 miles (+9,772)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    470608067266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    752135956292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Questions about L41 MET

Does L41 MET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L41 MET expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L41 MET?
The MOT on L41 MET expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L41 MET done?
L41 MET was recorded at 134,747 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has L41 MET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 MET has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L41 MET 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 L41 MET find?
L41 MET passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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