LDV Maxus

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,500 cc

L7 BLYMOT history

L7 BLY is a white diesel LDV Maxus first used on 10 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 523,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
523,696 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
32,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
LDV
Model
Maxus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BLY was last recorded at 523,696 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
523,681 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
32,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 523,696 miles
  • 2025 – 521,140 miles
  • 2024 – 517,895 miles
  • 2023 – 508,633 miles
  • 2022 – 500,284 miles
  • 2021 – 493,066 miles
  • 2020 – 484,330 miles
  • 2019 – 468,624 miles
  • 2018 – 55,546 miles
  • 2017 – 51,887 miles
  • 2016 – 43,246 miles
  • 2015 – 40,745 miles
  • 2014 – 38,422 miles
  • 2012 – 32,716 miles
  • 2011 – 23,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass523,696 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass523,696 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    523,696 miles
    Test number
    928600695502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail523,681 miles (+2,541)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    523,681 miles
    Test number
    216968777126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass521,140 miles (+3,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    521,140 miles
    Test number
    857124075186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass517,895 miles (+119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    517,895 miles
    Test number
    690916835144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail517,776 miles (+9,143)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    517,776 miles
    Test number
    707228428466
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass508,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    508,633 miles
    Test number
    539114247033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Front, O/S Front & O/S Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail508,633 miles (+8,349)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    508,633 miles
    Test number
    401643435989
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S Front, O/S Front & O/S Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass500,284 miles (+128)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    500,284 miles
    Test number
    592324274309
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail500,156 miles (+7,090)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    500,156 miles
    Test number
    853847942246
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F O/S/F O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass493,066 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    493,066 miles
    Test number
    372264846040
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail493,065 miles (+8,735)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    493,065 miles
    Test number
    634096271574
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass484,330 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    484,330 miles
    Test number
    913669444873
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail484,330 miles (+1,114)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    484,330 miles
    Test number
    657842553399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail483,216 miles (+14,592)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    483,216 miles
    Test number
    260892067611
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass468,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    468,624 miles
    Test number
    238782652591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail468,624 miles (+413,078)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    468,624 miles
    Test number
    264964964068
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass55,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,546 miles
    Test number
    107441503722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail55,546 miles (+3,659)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,546 miles
    Test number
    817645961043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass51,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    392923574776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,887 miles (+8,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    106350433540
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass43,246 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,246 miles
    Test number
    553446414697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,745 miles
    Test number
    649676025045
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Fail40,740 miles (+2,318)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    156316225087
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Fail38,422 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    216992224096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass38,422 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    416322624053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,716 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,716 miles
    Test number
    176889522381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,695 miles (+9,426)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,695 miles
    Test number
    705018122301
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass23,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,269 miles
    Test number
    187668731490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 BLY

Does L7 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BLY is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BLY?
The MOT on L7 BLY is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BLY done?
L7 BLY was recorded at 523,696 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 32,061 miles a year.
Has L7 BLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BLY has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 BLY 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 L7 BLY find?
L7 BLY passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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