Optare

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,800 cc

L70 NTEMOT history

L70 NTE is a blue diesel Optare first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,291 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 NTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Optare
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 NTE was last recorded at 36,291 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2015: 30,258 miles, lower than 32,044 miles on 22 Jan 2015.

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
36,286 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,291 miles
  • 2025 – 35,876 miles
  • 2024 – 35,467 miles
  • 2023 – 34,457 miles
  • 2022 – 33,686 miles
  • 2021 – 33,038 miles
  • 2020 – 32,958 miles
  • 2017 – 32,816 miles
  • 2016 – 32,228 miles
  • 2015 – 30,258 miles
  • 2014 – 30,446 miles
  • 2012 – 28,190 miles
  • 2011 – 25,626 miles
  • 2010 – 21,461 miles
  • 2009 – 16,673 miles
  • 2007 – 11,273 miles
  • 2006 – 9,416 miles
  • 2005 – 6,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,291 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,291 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    421380546175
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail36,286 miles (+410)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,286 miles
    Test number
    425927990478
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all ball joint dust covers showing signs of slight corrosion. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering ball joint dust covers showing signs of slight corrosion, (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass35,876 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    35,876 miles
    Test number
    414826624889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,467 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    485466832958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,457 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,457 miles
    Test number
    488899356228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,686 miles (+648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    33,686 miles
    Test number
    684103843555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 14 year old

  7. Pass33,038 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    33,038 miles
    Test number
    191317009410
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side hoses all ferrules corroded

  8. Fail33,038 miles (+80)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,038 miles
    Test number
    246129762984
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side hoses all ferrules corroded

  9. Fail32,958 miles (+142)12 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,958 miles
    Test number
    286360821411
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded supply hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear most seat (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass32,816 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,816 miles
    Test number
    432916578601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,228 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    256882784972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,258 miles (-1,786)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    406236665095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,044 miles (+1,598)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,044 miles
    Test number
    968612425092
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to min thickness
    • NoteO/s/r light lense cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust heavly corrodded

  14. Pass30,446 miles (+2,256)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,446 miles
    Test number
    315776704037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak engine
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavly corrodded

  15. Pass28,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,190 miles
    Test number
    608714312316
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail28,190 miles (+2,564)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,190 miles
    Test number
    975964312301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass25,626 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,626 miles
    Test number
    139022021343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,461 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,461 miles
    Test number
    224659510383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,673 miles
    Test number
    484677619495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,265 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,265 km
    Test number
    241275128325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass11,273 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,273 miles
    Test number
    873503517320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,416 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,416 miles
    Test number
    981221436358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    6,310 miles
    Test number
    600653835303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 NTE

Does L70 NTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 NTE is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 NTE?
The MOT on L70 NTE is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 NTE done?
L70 NTE was recorded at 36,291 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,451 miles a year.
Has L70 NTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 NTE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 NTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 NTE find?
L70 NTE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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