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Rover Maestro

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L56 JAOMOT history

L56 JAO is a blue petrol Rover Maestro first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 46,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
46,199 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 JAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Maestro
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 JAO was last recorded at 46,199 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 1,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,680 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,519 miles
Average per year
1,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,199 miles
  • 2024 – 44,680 miles
  • 2023 – 43,714 miles
  • 2021 – 42,905 miles
  • 2020 – 41,080 miles
  • 2019 – 40,529 miles
  • 2018 – 40,156 miles
  • 2017 – 39,922 miles
  • 2016 – 39,192 miles
  • 2015 – 38,512 miles
  • 2014 – 37,522 miles
  • 2013 – 36,085 miles
  • 2012 – 35,467 miles
  • 2011 – 32,008 miles
  • 2010 – 28,670 miles
  • 2009 – 25,172 miles
  • 2008 – 22,774 miles
  • 2007 – 22,481 miles
  • 2006 – 22,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,199 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side front wing . rear back panel .front body x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,199 miles (+1,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    46,199 miles
    Test number
    294659367881
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side front wing . rear back panel .front body x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass44,680 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    44,680 miles
    Test number
    902321680838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,714 miles (+809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,714 miles
    Test number
    332188035643
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass42,905 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    268155938386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,080 miles (+551)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    862141122241
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass40,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,529 miles
    Test number
    379099619733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,529 miles (+373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,529 miles
    Test number
    192890109546
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass40,156 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,156 miles
    Test number
    493984440692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,922 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    114049928718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,192 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    518291491969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,512 miles (+990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    185990895198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass37,522 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,522 miles
    Test number
    228502994164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,085 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,085 miles
    Test number
    259642093143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    226201072114
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail35,467 miles (+3,459)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    295261572450
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass32,008 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    569439381169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,670 miles (+3,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,670 miles
    Test number
    691839780162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail25,172 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    213472689420
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass25,172 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    351082989180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,774 miles
    Test number
    144259888119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,771 miles (+290)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,771 miles
    Test number
    773149388101
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass22,481 miles (+354)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,481 miles
    Test number
    293387177166
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad slightly deteriated
    • NoteOffside front brake pad slightly deteriated

  23. Pass22,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,127 miles
    Test number
    962464496114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,127 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,127 miles
    Test number
    793784096177
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about L56 JAO

Does L56 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 JAO expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 JAO?
The MOT on L56 JAO expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 JAO done?
L56 JAO was recorded at 46,199 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 1,264 miles a year.
Has L56 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 JAO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L56 JAO 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 JAO find?
L56 JAO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side front wing . rear back panel .front body x member; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting, and 1 more.

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