Toyota Celica
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc
L55 LDCMOT history
L55 LDC is a red petrol Toyota Celica first used on 30 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 209,513 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 LDC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Celica
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 30 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 LDC was last recorded at 209,513 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Mar 2018: 55,990 miles, lower than 173,645 miles on 7 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 205,093 miles · 20 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,420 miles
- Average per year
- 5,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,513 miles
- 2023 – 205,093 miles
- 2022 – 200,026 miles
- 2021 – 194,714 miles
- 2020 – 191,789 miles
- 2019 – 186,992 miles
- 2018 – 55,990 miles
- 2016 – 173,645 miles
- 2015 – 164,449 miles
- 2014 – 155,937 miles
- 2013 – 147,612 miles
- 2012 – 138,794 miles
- 2011 – 132,109 miles
- 2010 – 132,079 miles
- 2008 – 125,612 miles
- 2007 – 116,975 miles
- 2006 – 110,005 miles
- 2005 – 102,189 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,513 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,513 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 209,513 miles
- Test number
- 170446586362
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail209,509 miles (+4,416)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,509 miles
- Test number
- 997293407932
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass205,093 miles (+5,067)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 205,093 miles
- Test number
- 404718098810
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass200,026 miles (+5,312)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 200,026 miles
- Test number
- 428689637766
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
Pass194,714 miles (+2,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 194,714 miles
- Test number
- 794576685146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass191,789 miles (+61)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 191,789 miles
- Test number
- 235082277039
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail191,728 miles (+4,736)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,728 miles
- Test number
- 303932562890
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,992 miles (+36)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 186,992 miles
- Test number
- 824294195211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail186,956 miles (+130,966)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,956 miles
- Test number
- 161148774881
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass55,990 miles (-117,655)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 55,990 miles
- Test number
- 488895480431
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass173,645 miles (+9,196)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 173,645 miles
- Test number
- 543899368906
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass164,449 miles (+8,512)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 164,449 miles
- Test number
- 669570605183
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass155,937 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 155,937 miles
- Test number
- 725654584062
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail155,913 miles (+8,301)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,913 miles
- Test number
- 827233484056
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass147,612 miles (+8,818)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 147,612 miles
- Test number
- 156332283438
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFuel pipes signs of corrosion
Pass138,794 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 138,794 miles
- Test number
- 899428982090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,721 miles (+6,612)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,721 miles
- Test number
- 128936682052
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront number plate craacked front and rear brake discs worn o/s/r n/s/r shock obsorbers slightly weak petrol filler neck very rusty
- NoteSlight grease leakage o/s/f c/v boot clip under body corrosion o/s/r n/s/r inner sillds badly corroded oil leaks wheel rims badly kerbed
Pass132,109 miles (+30)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 132,109 miles
- Test number
- 959973701143
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass132,079 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 132,079 miles
- Test number
- 480406450012
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail132,079 miles (+6,467)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,079 miles
- Test number
- 573536150069
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass125,612 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 125,612 miles
- Test number
- 403007618302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail125,612 miles (+8,637)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,612 miles
- Test number
- 660337418381
- Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass116,975 miles11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 116,975 miles
- Test number
- 370829407354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFuel filler neck pipe corroded
Fail116,973 miles (+6,968)2 failures11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,973 miles
- Test number
- 100329307344
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFuel filler neck pipe corroded
Pass110,005 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 110,005 miles
- Test number
- 460357216332
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail110,005 miles (+7,816)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,005 miles
- Test number
- 471527116392
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass102,189 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 102,189 miles
- Test number
- 460251115386
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Questions about L55 LDC
- Does L55 LDC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LDC is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 LDC?
- The MOT on L55 LDC is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 LDC done?
- L55 LDC was recorded at 209,513 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,267 miles a year.
- Has L55 LDC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 LDC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 LDC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L55 LDC find?
- L55 LDC passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear d bushes.
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