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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,461 cc

L7 BYBMOT history

L7 BYB is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

L7 BYB black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,277 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BYB was last recorded at 124,277 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 5,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Aug 2014: 45,488 miles, lower than 45,489 miles on 22 Aug 2014.

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
119,234 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,043 miles
Average per year
6,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,277 miles
  • 2025 – 119,234 miles
  • 2024 – 112,877 miles
  • 2023 – 108,424 miles
  • 2022 – 100,082 miles
  • 2021 – 90,297 miles
  • 2019 – 79,407 miles
  • 2018 – 74,261 miles
  • 2017 – 68,766 miles
  • 2016 – 64,842 miles
  • 2015 – 54,573 miles
  • 2014 – 45,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,277 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Requires Attention) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine coolant on minimum level

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,277 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    401201160993
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Requires Attention) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,277 miles (+5,043)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    763829342615
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Requires Attention) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,234 miles (+118)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,234 miles
    Test number
    706584509077
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant on minimum level
    • AdvisoryNoise when operating park brake

  4. Fail119,116 miles (+6,239)3 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,116 miles
    Test number
    471240877020
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousDue to amount of worn steering & suspension components, the vehicle will require further assessment once worn items have been replaced
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant on minimum level
    • AdvisoryNoise when operating park brake

  5. Pass112,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,877 miles
    Test number
    112668889634
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r seat.visual seat belt test ONLY.

  6. Fail112,877 miles (+4,453)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,877 miles
    Test number
    218714584626
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/r seat.visual seat belt test ONLY.

  7. Pass108,424 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,424 miles
    Test number
    978878157589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail108,424 miles (+8,342)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,424 miles
    Test number
    287352774328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,082 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,082 miles
    Test number
    477636143232
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail100,077 miles (+9,780)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    849737264918
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass90,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    112780155556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail90,297 miles (+1,765)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    134119114421
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass88,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    858554406849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,532 miles (+9,125)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,532 miles
    Test number
    114194512695
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass79,407 miles (+116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,407 miles
    Test number
    414318496552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail79,291 miles (+1,926)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    311739103394
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass77,365 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    77,365 miles
    Test number
    137244742770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    489469287869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,261 miles (+5,495)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    199532822489
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  20. Pass68,766 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,766 miles
    Test number
    532408295358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,842 miles (+10,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    436826945759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  22. Pass54,573 miles (+9,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    719728787024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/5518 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,488 miles (-1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    677375234282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail45,489 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    208644634267
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L7 BYB

Does L7 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BYB is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BYB?
The MOT on L7 BYB is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BYB done?
L7 BYB was recorded at 124,277 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,614 miles a year.
Has L7 BYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BYB has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 BYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 BYB find?
L7 BYB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (requires attention); front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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