Renault R21 Savanna
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,721 cc
L85 TDUMOT history
L85 TDU is a blue petrol Renault R21 Savanna first used on 27 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 95,133 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L85 TDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- R21 Savanna
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,721 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 27 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L85 TDU was last recorded at 95,133 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 May 2012: 43,988 miles, lower than 79,994 miles on 4 May 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,133 miles · 19 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,133 miles
- 2025 – 93,785 miles
- 2024 – 91,884 miles
- 2023 – 89,973 miles
- 2022 – 89,834 miles
- 2021 – 89,238 miles
- 2020 – 89,070 miles
- 2015 – 88,954 miles
- 2013 – 87,865 miles
- 2012 – 43,988 miles
- 2011 – 79,994 miles
- 2010 – 77,985 miles
- 2009 – 76,657 miles
- 2008 – 76,087 miles
- 2007 – 75,149 miles
- 2006 – 74,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,133 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Slight corrosion to near side rear inner wheel arch and front radiator lower support
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Coil spring corroded Front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,133 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 95,133 miles
- Test number
- 319367919134
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,133 miles (+1,348)1 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,133 miles
- Test number
- 781514522524
- DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure last row (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. back row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 93,785 miles
- Test number
- 789310555775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,785 miles (+1,901)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,785 miles
- Test number
- 331156323472
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass91,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 91,884 miles
- Test number
- 466859929651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,884 miles (+1,911)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,884 miles
- Test number
- 618805896285
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass89,973 miles (+139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 89,973 miles
- Test number
- 251487839230
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to front radiator lower support
Pass89,834 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 89,834 miles
- Test number
- 240839709028
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to near side rear inner wheel arch and front radiator lower support
Fail89,834 miles (+596)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,834 miles
- Test number
- 679145195711
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to near side rear inner wheel arch and front radiator lower support
Pass89,238 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 89,238 miles
- Test number
- 920650888312
- MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail89,235 miles (+165)10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,235 miles
- Test number
- 653290918054
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut top / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage loose Rear and centre belt (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut top / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass89,070 miles (+116)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 89,070 miles
- Test number
- 126451457586
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass88,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 88,954 miles
- Test number
- 617515625202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,954 miles (+1,089)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,954 miles
- Test number
- 357528115285
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass87,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 87,865 miles
- Test number
- 957785263189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,865 miles (+43,877)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,865 miles
- Test number
- 247121763434
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass43,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,988 miles
- Test number
- 455575022188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,988 miles (-36,006)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,988 miles
- Test number
- 236043322443
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 79,994 miles
- Test number
- 735344721187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,994 miles (+2,009)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,994 miles
- Test number
- 886623321102
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass77,985 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 77,985 miles
- Test number
- 703307610157
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOffside body finisher trim loose
Fail77,985 miles (+1,328)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,985 miles
- Test number
- 402733210121
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOffside body finisher trim loose
Pass76,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 76,657 miles
- Test number
- 433900889099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,657 miles (+570)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,657 miles
- Test number
- 142566029018
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass76,087 miles (+938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 76,087 miles
- Test number
- 642614218013
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass75,149 miles (+581)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 75,149 miles
- Test number
- 414360017091
- NoteOffside near sill trim inscure
Pass74,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 74,568 miles
- Test number
- 812050016005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L85 TDU
- Does L85 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L85 TDU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L85 TDU?
- The MOT on L85 TDU is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L85 TDU done?
- L85 TDU was recorded at 95,133 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 997 miles a year.
- Has L85 TDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L85 TDU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L85 TDU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L85 TDU find?
- L85 TDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 6 more.
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