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Toyota MR2

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,000 cc

L81 DKHMOT history

L81 DKH is a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 22 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,446 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 DKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
22 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 DKH was last recorded at 142,446 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,144 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
302 miles
Average per year
1,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,446 miles
  • 2025 – 142,144 miles
  • 2024 – 142,019 miles
  • 2022 – 141,226 miles
  • 2021 – 139,959 miles
  • 2020 – 137,646 miles
  • 2019 – 135,150 miles
  • 2018 – 131,992 miles
  • 2017 – 130,210 miles
  • 2016 – 130,167 miles
  • 2012 – 130,118 miles
  • 2010 – 129,241 miles
  • 2008 – 128,106 miles
  • 2007 – 126,039 miles
  • 2006 – 121,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,446 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,446 miles (+302)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,446 miles
    Test number
    111819666643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,144 miles (+125)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,144 miles
    Test number
    886513402807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass142,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,019 miles
    Test number
    690373112068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,019 miles (+793)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,019 miles
    Test number
    674533359456
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,226 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,226 miles
    Test number
    742424722293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,220 miles (+1,261)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,220 miles
    Test number
    689878812063
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,959 miles (+2,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,959 miles
    Test number
    711765214576
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass137,646 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    574647145216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,150 miles (+3,158)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,150 miles
    Test number
    690350891812
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass131,992 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,992 miles
    Test number
    179436008934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,210 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,210 miles
    Test number
    950130092803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,167 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,167 miles
    Test number
    278551373825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass130,118 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,118 miles
    Test number
    329375482227
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail130,103 miles (+862)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,103 miles
    Test number
    188672172266
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass129,241 miles (+1,135)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    129,241 miles
    Test number
    271221850040
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on edge
    • NoteOsf brake binding slightly

  16. Pass128,106 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    128,106 miles
    Test number
    880595768109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,016 miles (+1,977)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,016 miles
    Test number
    232308958482
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass126,039 miles (+15)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    126,039 miles
    Test number
    241872947435
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOsf brake binding slightly

  19. Fail126,024 miles (+4,821)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,024 miles
    Test number
    331361947171
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteO/s front brake slightly binding

  20. Pass121,203 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    121,203 miles
    Test number
    660548336195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,167 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    153125526107
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about L81 DKH

Does L81 DKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 DKH is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 DKH?
The MOT on L81 DKH is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 DKH done?
L81 DKH was recorded at 142,446 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,053 miles a year.
Has L81 DKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 DKH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L81 DKH 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 L81 DKH find?
L81 DKH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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