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Green · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

L8 BNJMOT history

L8 BNJ is a green diesel Dacia Duster first used on 25 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L8 BNJ green Dacia Duster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Dacia Duster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,670 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Dacia
Model
Duster
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BNJ was last recorded at 88,670 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 11,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,474 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,196 miles
Average per year
8,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,670 miles
  • 2025 – 77,474 miles
  • 2024 – 64,549 miles
  • 2023 – 53,480 miles
  • 2022 – 45,919 miles
  • 2021 – 39,676 miles
  • 2020 – 36,409 miles
  • 2019 – 30,813 miles
  • 2018 – 22,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,670 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    182775001692
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail88,670 miles (+11,196)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    172677054553
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass77,474 miles (+83)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    561022867476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail77,391 miles (+12,842)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    323324208007
    • DangerousProp shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass64,549 miles (+11,069)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    110879529958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    485841256047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,480 miles (+238)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    500248139367
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Fail53,242 miles (+7,323)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,242 miles
    Test number
    438468634503
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases particulate filter (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective corroded/holed and leaking exhaust gas (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, scored and metal to metal contact with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass45,919 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,919 miles
    Test number
    524614776172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,751 miles (+6,075)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    119186788098
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,676 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    435428393782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,409 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    627832738963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,813 miles (+8,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,813 miles
    Test number
    821895492798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass22,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,616 miles
    Test number
    416160693781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BNJ

Does L8 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BNJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BNJ?
The MOT on L8 BNJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BNJ done?
L8 BNJ was recorded at 88,670 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 8,294 miles a year.
Has L8 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BNJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 BNJ 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 L8 BNJ find?
L8 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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