Rover Maestro
White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,994 cc
L56 BUEMOT history
L56 BUE is a white diesel Rover Maestro first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 132,929 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L56 BUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Maestro
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L56 BUE was last recorded at 132,929 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 132,004 miles · 10 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 925 miles
- Average per year
- 2,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 132,929 miles
- 2023 – 132,004 miles
- 2022 – 130,905 miles
- 2021 – 129,313 miles
- 2020 – 127,492 miles
- 2019 – 124,040 miles
- 2018 – 121,763 miles
- 2017 – 119,175 miles
- 2016 – 115,838 miles
- 2015 – 112,134 miles
- 2014 – 108,893 miles
- 2013 – 105,426 miles
- 2012 – 101,762 miles
- 2011 – 97,339 miles
- 2010 – 93,254 miles
- 2009 – 89,248 miles
- 2008 – 85,749 miles
- 2007 – 82,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,929 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,929 miles (+925)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 132,929 miles
- Test number
- 858555968256
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,004 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 132,004 miles
- Test number
- 743126748019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass130,905 miles (+1,592)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 130,905 miles
- Test number
- 983058276794
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,313 miles (+1,821)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 129,313 miles
- Test number
- 561240322430
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has low efficiency
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,492 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 127,492 miles
- Test number
- 663990689633
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,040 miles (+2,277)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 124,040 miles
- Test number
- 370963268398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,763 miles (+2,588)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 121,763 miles
- Test number
- 210248597774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,175 miles (+3,337)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 119,175 miles
- Test number
- 841382985552
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake has slight bind
Pass115,838 miles (+3,704)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 115,838 miles
- Test number
- 463985098783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,134 miles (+3,241)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 112,134 miles
- Test number
- 225543315101
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOff side front brake slightly binding
Pass108,893 miles (+3,467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 108,893 miles
- Test number
- 236216524175
- AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass105,426 miles (+3,664)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 105,426 miles
- Test number
- 707077923158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,762 miles (+4,423)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 101,762 miles
- Test number
- 228889822438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,339 miles (+4,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 97,339 miles
- Test number
- 719069521181
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail93,254 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,254 miles
- Test number
- 492578520141
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass93,254 miles (+4,006)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 93,254 miles
- Test number
- 872638420183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,248 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 89,248 miles
- Test number
- 592318629171
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,749 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 85,749 miles
- Test number
- 822859518110
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil req clean further inspection ADVISE TO GENERAL METAL FATIGE BEEN WELDED EXTENSIVELY
Fail85,749 miles (+2,796)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,749 miles
- Test number
- 953514018172
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass82,953 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 82,953 miles
- Test number
- 240489527144
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail82,947 miles5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,947 miles
- Test number
- 181430817199
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 383740806140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Questions about L56 BUE
- Does L56 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L56 BUE expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L56 BUE?
- The MOT on L56 BUE expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L56 BUE done?
- L56 BUE was recorded at 132,929 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 2,848 miles a year.
- Has L56 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L56 BUE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2010.
- Has the mileage on L56 BUE 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 L56 BUE find?
- L56 BUE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mount, and 3 more.
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