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Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,470 cc

L48 HDVMOT history

L48 HDV is a green diesel Mitsubishi first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,252 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 HDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,470 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 HDV was last recorded at 156,252 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,405 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
847 miles
Average per year
3,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,252 miles
  • 2025 – 155,405 miles
  • 2024 – 154,558 miles
  • 2023 – 151,255 miles
  • 2022 – 150,995 miles
  • 2015 – 150,734 miles
  • 2012 – 146,679 miles
  • 2011 – 138,700 miles
  • 2006 – 93,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,252 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Above the D Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,252 miles (+847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,252 miles
    Test number
    519364837899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion

  2. Pass155,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,405 miles
    Test number
    861454708362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Above the D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,405 miles (+847)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,405 miles
    Test number
    848789502533
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Above the D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,558 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,558 miles
    Test number
    956146124084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,255 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,255 miles
    Test number
    835953456253
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance 20% repair or adjustment needed

  6. Pass150,995 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,995 miles
    Test number
    279191099928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,734 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,734 miles
    Test number
    695005075128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,679 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    146,679 miles
    Test number
    516904442197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteTrailer socket not working

  9. Fail146,679 km (+7,979)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,679 km
    Test number
    825083542142
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteTrailer socket not working

  10. Pass138,700 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    138,700 km
    Test number
    427151131140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail138,700 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,700 miles
    Test number
    628040831169
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass126,601 km (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    126,601 km
    Test number
    780755620181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,150 km (+10,999)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    120,150 km
    Test number
    793305929126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,151 km (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    109,151 km
    Test number
    213850438161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,834 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    100,834 km
    Test number
    821127007110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Pass93,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,345 miles
    Test number
    440562636141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,345 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,345 miles
    Test number
    641410536129
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L48 HDV

Does L48 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 HDV is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L48 HDV?
The MOT on L48 HDV is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L48 HDV done?
L48 HDV was recorded at 156,252 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,122 miles a year.
Has L48 HDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 HDV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L48 HDV 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 L48 HDV find?
L48 HDV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension components slight corrosion.

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