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Proton 1.5 GL

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,468 cc

L54 GBWMOT history

L54 GBW is a red petrol Proton 1.5 GL first used on 19 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,994 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 GBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Proton
Model
1.5 GL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,468 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 GBW was last recorded at 84,994 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,411 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,583 miles
Average per year
3,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,994 miles
  • 2024 – 77,411 miles
  • 2023 – 69,884 miles
  • 2022 – 62,361 miles
  • 2021 – 57,903 miles
  • 2020 – 53,236 miles
  • 2019 – 48,088 miles
  • 2018 – 42,440 miles
  • 2017 – 37,717 miles
  • 2016 – 33,069 miles
  • 2015 – 32,099 miles
  • 2014 – 29,005 miles
  • 2013 – 28,725 miles
  • 2012 – 28,411 miles
  • 2011 – 28,173 miles
  • 2010 – 28,038 miles
  • 2009 – 26,504 miles
  • 2008 – 23,715 miles
  • 2007 – 21,304 miles
  • 2006 – 18,829 miles
  • 2005 – 17,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,994 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Corroded rear exhaust box hanging bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70 Perished side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,994 miles (+7,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    756824811877
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass77,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    810889946663
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and lower arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail77,411 miles (+7,527)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    299920132085
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70 r13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and lower arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass69,884 miles (+7,523)5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    683785410882
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front wing and front bumper corner accident damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Middle to rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken, presented secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass62,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    820633626635
    • AdvisoryCorroded rear exhaust box hanging bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70 Perished side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail62,361 miles (+4,458)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    456147984660
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded rear exhaust box hanging bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70 Perished side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass57,903 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,903 miles
    Test number
    449549487561
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket insecure

  8. Fail57,903 miles (+4,667)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,903 miles
    Test number
    555978815746
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lambda sensor wire issue (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket insecure

  9. Pass53,236 miles (+5,148)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,236 miles
    Test number
    551806070998
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass48,088 miles (+5,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,088 miles
    Test number
    666844620783
    • AdvisoryRear and front exhaust system mounting brackets corroded

  11. Pass42,440 miles (+4,723)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    403179853022
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass37,717 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,717 miles
    Test number
    938366002014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,069 miles
    Test number
    236073694440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail33,069 miles (+970)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,069 miles
    Test number
    816017600098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass32,099 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    709723626350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,005 miles (+280)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,005 miles
    Test number
    817590994167
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tailgate gas struts worn / weak
    • NoteVery slight wear/ perishing to both rear top shocker bushes.

  17. Pass28,725 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,725 miles
    Test number
    185575503283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail28,721 miles (+310)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    859595403299
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass28,411 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    627283692104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass28,173 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,173 miles
    Test number
    576097391160
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass28,038 miles (+1,534)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,038 miles
    Test number
    293864080129
    • NoteNearside door mirror appears to have been struck and has not re-seated correctly. View to rear is ok and mirror is secure.
    • NoteSmall split in nearside wiper blade rubber.

  22. Pass26,504 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,504 miles
    Test number
    740155099198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,715 miles
    Test number
    870735108296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,715 miles (+2,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,715 miles
    Test number
    283185608214
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  25. Pass21,304 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,304 miles
    Test number
    890905597149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,829 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,829 miles
    Test number
    353748406277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    17,146 miles
    Test number
    151959405207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L54 GBW

Does L54 GBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L54 GBW is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L54 GBW?
The MOT on L54 GBW is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L54 GBW done?
L54 GBW was recorded at 84,994 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
Has L54 GBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 GBW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L54 GBW 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 L54 GBW find?
L54 GBW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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