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Toyota MR2

White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,000 cc

L52 DRHMOT history

L52 DRH is a white petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 8 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
138,977 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 DRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 DRH was last recorded at 138,977 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2013: 102,703 miles, lower than 112,550 miles on 21 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,975 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,977 miles
  • 2023 – 138,975 miles
  • 2022 – 138,829 miles
  • 2021 – 138,514 miles
  • 2019 – 137,904 miles
  • 2018 – 137,112 miles
  • 2016 – 135,729 miles
  • 2015 – 134,867 miles
  • 2014 – 127,749 miles
  • 2013 – 120,703 miles
  • 2012 – 112,550 miles
  • 2011 – 105,045 miles
  • 2008 – 87,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,977 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and arms corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 lower most inner corners corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,977 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,977 miles
    Test number
    624517031470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and arms corroded
  2. Pass138,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,975 miles
    Test number
    479490113686
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear lower most inner corners corroded
  3. Fail138,975 miles (+146)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,975 miles
    Test number
    132183958196
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear lower most inner corners corroded
  4. Pass138,829 miles (+315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,829 miles
    Test number
    329470483790
    • AdvisoryRear lower most inner body corners corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and arms corroded
  5. Pass138,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    222188658097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,514 miles (+610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    557500642387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working replaced bulb and cleaned contacts (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass137,904 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,904 miles
    Test number
    665151521172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,112 miles
    Test number
    341082954161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,112 miles (+1,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,112 miles
    Test number
    568514271456
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both headlights adjusted on test (1.8)
  10. Pass135,729 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,729 miles
    Test number
    615557850549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,727 miles (+860)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,727 miles
    Test number
    549663097777
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  12. Pass134,867 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,867 miles
    Test number
    910897296421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,749 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,749 miles
    Test number
    449516934481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    120,703 miles
    Test number
    728579823388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,703 miles (-9,847)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,703 miles
    Test number
    726979723387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,550 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    155706922359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,045 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,045 miles
    Test number
    719867941341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,929 miles
    Test number
    866912631071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,650 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,650 km
    Test number
    300731259338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    313938618408
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  21. Pass78,319 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,319 km
    Test number
    932302017269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L52 DRH

Does L52 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L52 DRH expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L52 DRH?
The MOT on L52 DRH expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L52 DRH done?
L52 DRH was recorded at 138,977 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 3,045 miles a year.
Has L52 DRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 DRH has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L52 DRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L52 DRH find?
L52 DRH passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front and rear subframes and arms corroded.

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