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Opel VAN

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,870 cc

L5 NDJMOT history

L5 NDJ is a silver diesel Opel VAN first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 137,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,863 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Opel
Model
VAN
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NDJ was last recorded at 137,863 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2014: 108,307 miles, lower than 110,048 miles on 3 Nov 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,858 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,863 miles
  • 2024 – 135,081 miles
  • 2023 – 131,984 miles
  • 2022 – 129,518 miles
  • 2021 – 125,300 miles
  • 2020 – 120,795 miles
  • 2019 – 118,530 miles
  • 2018 – 116,677 miles
  • 2017 – 116,014 miles
  • 2016 – 114,384 miles
  • 2015 – 112,242 miles
  • 2014 – 108,307 miles
  • 2012 – 110,048 miles
  • 2011 – 98,776 miles
  • 2010 – 91,054 miles
  • 2009 – 81,814 miles
  • 2008 – 74,992 miles
  • 2007 – 66,278 miles
  • 2006 – 56,963 miles
  • 2005 – 44,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,863 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,863 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,863 miles
    Test number
    635979323867
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail137,858 miles (+2,777)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,858 miles
    Test number
    960777775641
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass135,081 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    457611089812
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked bur not affecting operation of lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension leg mount bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail135,081 miles (+3,097)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    754148494516
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked bur not affecting operation of lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension leg mount bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass131,984 miles (+2,466)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,984 miles
    Test number
    957313687779
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective engine/gearbox stabilizer mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Pass129,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    614807308623
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail129,518 miles (+4,218)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    263619377727
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass125,300 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,300 miles
    Test number
    255735435634
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail125,300 miles (+4,505)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,300 miles
    Test number
    521456138559
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass120,795 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,795 miles
    Test number
    142730340608
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail120,794 miles (+2,264)6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,794 miles
    Test number
    108447587604
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass118,530 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,530 miles
    Test number
    328134365472
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail118,527 miles (+1,850)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,527 miles
    Test number
    552373969302
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass116,677 miles (+663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,677 miles
    Test number
    507632577976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass116,014 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,014 miles
    Test number
    912387670641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,384 miles (+2,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,384 miles
    Test number
    444801651728
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass112,242 miles (+34)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,242 miles
    Test number
    746340605188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail112,208 miles (+3,901)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    865607995074
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass108,307 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    908637124080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail108,307 miles (-1,741)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    938644924069
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass110,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    515648402348
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn

  22. Fail110,048 miles (+11,272)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    686148902305
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass98,776 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    927181611318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail98,630 miles (+7,576)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    569888681227
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass91,054 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    211368690266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,007 miles (+9,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,007 miles
    Test number
    564886190298
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass81,814 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    881793699299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,375 miles (+6,383)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,375 miles
    Test number
    320034979498
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass74,992 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    961814688245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail74,953 miles (+8,675)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,953 miles
    Test number
    293750688206
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Fail66,278 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    360394587418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass66,278 miles (+9,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    574254887220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  33. Pass56,963 miles (+12,192)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,963 miles
    Test number
    793833966240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass44,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    44,771 miles
    Test number
    103301875237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NDJ

Does L5 NDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NDJ is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 NDJ?
The MOT on L5 NDJ is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NDJ done?
L5 NDJ was recorded at 137,863 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has L5 NDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NDJ has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 NDJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 NDJ find?
L5 NDJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe rear section, and 1 more.

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