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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,461 cc

L51 MBEMOT history

L51 MBE is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 16 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L51 MBE black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,122 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 MBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 MBE was last recorded at 166,122 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 20,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,756 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
20,366 miles
Average per year
9,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,122 miles
  • 2024 – 145,756 miles
  • 2023 – 128,769 miles
  • 2022 – 111,401 miles
  • 2021 – 96,836 miles
  • 2020 – 71,857 miles
  • 2019 – 66,799 miles
  • 2018 – 61,323 miles
  • 2017 – 55,710 miles
  • 2016 – 48,967 miles
  • 2015 – 42,953 miles
  • 2014 – 36,844 miles
  • 2013 – 30,928 miles
  • 2012 – 24,237 miles
  • 2011 – 18,482 miles
  • 2010 – 14,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,122 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (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.

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,122 miles (+20,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,122 miles
    Test number
    237633525787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,756 miles (+16,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,756 miles
    Test number
    896907900666
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,769 miles
    Test number
    485767171305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,769 miles (+17,368)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,769 miles
    Test number
    661403918615
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,401 miles (+14,565)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    642104144499
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,836 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,836 miles
    Test number
    852334123298
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides back brake plates corroded

  7. Fail96,836 miles (+24,979)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,836 miles
    Test number
    878086004883
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides back brake plates corroded

  8. Pass71,857 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    583774566588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail71,828 miles (+5,029)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    237802101288
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass66,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,799 miles
    Test number
    912612257076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,799 miles (+5,476)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,799 miles
    Test number
    401827718028
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass61,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    113588423496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,323 miles (+5,613)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    618728901981
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass55,710 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    975279470255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail55,710 miles (+6,743)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    883958926710
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass48,967 miles (+6,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    543202769860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail42,953 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,953 miles
    Test number
    189948715204
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass42,953 miles (+6,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,953 miles
    Test number
    335838515292
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass36,844 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    547174144229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall slightly cracked
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail36,844 miles (+5,916)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    178574444259
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall slightly cracked
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass30,928 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,928 miles
    Test number
    346299423226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,237 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,237 miles
    Test number
    639423522217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,482 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,482 miles
    Test number
    617276041200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,250 miles
    Test number
    390576160403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L51 MBE

Does L51 MBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 MBE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 MBE?
The MOT on L51 MBE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 MBE done?
L51 MBE was recorded at 166,122 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 9,923 miles a year.
Has L51 MBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 MBE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L51 MBE 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 MBE find?
L51 MBE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear.

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