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GMC Sierra

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 6,200 cc

L51 DCUMOT history

L51 DCU is a green diesel GMC Sierra first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 15,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
15,041 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 DCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
GMC
Model
Sierra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
6,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 DCU was last recorded at 15,041 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,549 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,492 miles
Average per year
636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 15,041 miles
  • 2024 – 12,549 miles
  • 2023 – 11,048 miles
  • 2020 – 10,839 miles
  • 2019 – 10,526 miles
  • 2018 – 8,200 miles
  • 2014 – 7,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,041 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise slight contamination nearside rear brake back piate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside steering idler slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,041 miles (+2,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    15,041 miles
    Test number
    864631583938
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise slight contamination nearside rear brake back piate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass12,549 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    12,549 miles
    Test number
    431760072675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass11,048 miles (+209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    11,048 miles
    Test number
    179088929360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass10,839 miles (+313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    10,839 miles
    Test number
    511823154619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass10,526 miles (+2,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    10,526 miles
    Test number
    109113597701
    • AdvisoryAdvise steering idler slight play nearside

  6. Pass8,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    8,200 miles
    Test number
    481890305747
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering idler slight play

  7. Fail8,200 miles (+329)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,200 miles
    Test number
    423280813807
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect wrong number plates front & rea\r (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering idler slight play

  8. Pass7,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    7,871 miles
    Test number
    398839914482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L51 DCU

Does L51 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 DCU is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L51 DCU?
The MOT on L51 DCU is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 DCU done?
L51 DCU was recorded at 15,041 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 636 miles a year.
Has L51 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 DCU has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L51 DCU 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 L51 DCU find?
L51 DCU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise slight contamination nearside rear brake back piate.

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