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Nissan X-Trail

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,488 cc

L8 BVLMOT history

L8 BVL is a black petrol Nissan X-Trail first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

L8 BVL black Nissan X-Trail – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan X-Trail, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
138,079 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
X-Trail
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,488 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BVL was last recorded at 138,079 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 5,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,646 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,433 miles
Average per year
6,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,079 miles
  • 2025 – 132,646 miles
  • 2024 – 128,776 miles
  • 2023 – 121,470 miles
  • 2022 – 119,681 miles
  • 2021 – 113,292 miles
  • 2020 – 101,518 miles
  • 2019 – 91,238 miles
  • 2018 – 77,938 miles
  • 2017 – 71,123 miles
  • 2016 – 66,426 miles
  • 2015 – 61,342 miles
  • 2014 – 56,467 miles
  • 2013 – 50,874 miles
  • 2012 – 45,350 miles
  • 2011 – 41,351 miles
  • 2010 – 33,841 miles
  • 2009 – 28,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,079 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres worn edges
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,079 miles (+5,433)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    138,079 miles
    Test number
    250899666182
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres worn edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass132,646 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,646 miles
    Test number
    767578330109
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail132,646 miles (+3,870)7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,646 miles
    Test number
    496109173329
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust separated completely from back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass128,776 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,776 miles
    Test number
    495128214970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail128,749 miles (+7,279)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,749 miles
    Test number
    618738625051
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass121,470 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    337442850240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,681 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    225978344189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,677 miles (+6,385)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,677 miles
    Test number
    283165606731
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass113,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,292 miles
    Test number
    287503794612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Fail113,292 miles (+11,774)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,292 miles
    Test number
    496898083621
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass101,518 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,518 miles
    Test number
    143153429541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail101,517 miles (+10,279)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,517 miles
    Test number
    875429580998
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass91,238 miles (+13,300)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,238 miles
    Test number
    231682654298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,938 miles (+6,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,938 miles
    Test number
    237036650271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass71,123 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    849070491972
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has a slice in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis o/s and n/s upper shock absorber mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  16. Fail71,117 miles (+4,691)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    512432781735
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has a slice in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis o/s and n/s upper shock absorber mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  17. Pass66,426 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    367447054682
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar bushes worn slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  18. Fail66,419 miles (+5,077)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    144476481380
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar bushes worn slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  19. Pass61,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    472432754604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,342 miles (+4,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    701936907361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
  21. Pass56,467 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,467 miles
    Test number
    448723754347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,874 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,874 miles
    Test number
    178040053336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,039 miles (+2,689)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,039 miles
    Test number
    137818113430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s front tyres worn on edges
  24. Pass45,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    286062712024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,350 miles (+3,999)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    885592712045
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteUneven wear to front tyres both tyres have tread worn away on edge
  26. Pass41,351 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,351 miles
    Test number
    475448111016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,841 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,841 miles
    Test number
    963310330066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,838 miles (+5,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,838 miles
    Test number
    104369020092
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
  29. Pass28,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,221 miles
    Test number
    784402629091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BVL

Does L8 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BVL is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BVL?
The MOT on L8 BVL is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BVL done?
L8 BVL was recorded at 138,079 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 6,323 miles a year.
Has L8 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BVL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 BVL 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 BVL find?
L8 BVL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outside; both sides front tyres worn edges; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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