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Toyota HI LUX Surf

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,980 cc

L457 WCLMOT history

L457 WCL is a grey diesel Toyota HI LUX Surf first used on 1 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 227,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
227,069 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L457 WCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
HI LUX Surf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L457 WCL was last recorded at 227,069 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,140 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,929 miles
Average per year
7,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,069 miles
  • 2025 – 224,140 miles
  • 2024 – 219,414 miles
  • 2023 – 214,900 miles
  • 2022 – 210,932 miles
  • 2021 – 203,700 miles
  • 2020 – 195,815 miles
  • 2018 – 187,309 miles
  • 2017 – 177,899 miles
  • 2016 – 168,298 miles
  • 2015 – 156,485 miles
  • 2014 – 150,415 miles
  • 2013 – 139,732 miles
  • 2012 – 129,699 miles
  • 2011 – 121,154 miles
  • 2010 – 108,120 miles
  • 2009 – 95,855 miles
  • 2008 – 85,914 miles
  • 2007 – 73,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,069 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.

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,069 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    227,069 miles
    Test number
    343517557659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass224,140 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    224,140 miles
    Test number
    701158731605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail224,139 miles (+4,725)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,139 miles
    Test number
    102211724411
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass219,414 miles (+4,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    219,414 miles
    Test number
    211510479451
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever long travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass214,900 miles (+3,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    214,900 miles
    Test number
    937308366463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass210,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,932 miles
    Test number
    315104683155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON TOP OFF TANK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail210,932 miles (+7,232)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,932 miles
    Test number
    693596154880
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON TOP OFF TANK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass203,700 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    203,700 miles
    Test number
    147640821049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass195,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    195,815 miles
    Test number
    725376803179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass196,190 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    196,190 km
    Test number
    401793757634
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR D/BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass187,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    187,309 miles
    Test number
    525711912140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail187,309 miles (+9,410)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,309 miles
    Test number
    510078675245
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure snapped off axle (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass177,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    177,899 miles
    Test number
    653274754373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail177,895 miles (+9,597)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,895 miles
    Test number
    847897271047
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass168,298 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    168,298 miles
    Test number
    693885357570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail168,294 miles (+11,809)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,294 miles
    Test number
    583307862783
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass156,485 miles (+6,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    156,485 miles
    Test number
    809655265020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass150,415 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,415 miles
    Test number
    317794164084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail150,148 miles (+10,416)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,148 miles
    Test number
    147724634013
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass139,732 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,732 miles
    Test number
    755155043030
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge

  21. Fail139,732 miles (+10,033)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,732 miles
    Test number
    319243343024
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge

  22. Pass129,699 miles (+8,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    129,699 miles
    Test number
    805096042079
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass121,154 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    121,154 miles
    Test number
    707211341079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail121,037 miles (+12,917)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,037 miles
    Test number
    118498731440
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass108,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,120 miles
    Test number
    622006730004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,120 miles (+12,265)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,120 miles
    Test number
    792068120049
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s inner drive shaft boot split

  27. Pass95,855 miles (+9,941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,855 miles
    Test number
    821581149030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,914 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    691975848076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,911 miles (+11,988)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    534784348077
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass73,923 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,923 miles
    Test number
    780267837033
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  31. Pass64,000 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,000 km
    Test number
    430418736071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L457 WCL

Does L457 WCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L457 WCL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L457 WCL?
The MOT on L457 WCL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L457 WCL done?
L457 WCL was recorded at 227,069 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,793 miles a year.
Has L457 WCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L457 WCL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L457 WCL 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 L457 WCL find?
L457 WCL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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