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Purple · Diesel · 2015 · 1,560 cc

L8 XNEMOT history

L8 XNE is a purple diesel DS DS3 first used on 26 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 67,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L8 XNE purple DS DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,544 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
DS
Model
DS3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XNE was last recorded at 67,544 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,342 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
2,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,544 miles
  • 2025 – 67,342 miles
  • 2024 – 67,291 miles
  • 2023 – 66,777 miles
  • 2022 – 65,868 miles
  • 2021 – 63,593 miles
  • 2020 – 57,526 miles
  • 2019 – 50,907 miles
  • 2018 – 44,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,544 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,544 miles (+202)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,544 miles
    Test number
    752810172229
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,342 miles (+51)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,342 miles
    Test number
    296751054063
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,291 miles (+514)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,291 miles
    Test number
    244345801999
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Driveshaft gaitor loose

  4. Pass66,777 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    193706358602
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,777 miles (+909)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    887097582116
    • MajorExhaust system insecure 2x brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,868 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,868 miles
    Test number
    808144448106
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail65,868 miles (+2,275)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,868 miles
    Test number
    326352910179
    • MajorExhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    893780751833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,593 miles (+6,067)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    912571260098
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass57,526 miles (+6,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,526 miles
    Test number
    295684085054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,907 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    954034242214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,872 miles
    Test number
    184752750151
    • 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))

Questions about L8 XNE

Does L8 XNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XNE is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XNE?
The MOT on L8 XNE is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XNE done?
L8 XNE was recorded at 67,544 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,824 miles a year.
Has L8 XNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XNE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 XNE 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 XNE find?
L8 XNE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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