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Rover Maestro

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 1,994 cc

L96 VUYMOT history

L96 VUY is a red diesel Rover Maestro first used on 3 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
110,611 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 VUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Maestro
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 VUY was last recorded at 110,611 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 2,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,327 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,284 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,611 miles
  • 2023 – 108,327 miles
  • 2022 – 104,073 miles
  • 2021 – 98,666 miles
  • 2020 – 95,967 miles
  • 2019 – 93,769 miles
  • 2018 – 90,807 miles
  • 2017 – 85,009 miles
  • 2016 – 79,740 miles
  • 2015 – 75,599 miles
  • 2014 – 72,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside floor area corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    312971534142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor area corroded

  2. Fail110,611 miles (+2,284)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    353379980315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor area corroded

  3. Pass108,327 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,327 miles
    Test number
    118648073600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,073 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,073 miles
    Test number
    979752793853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,666 miles (+2,699)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,666 miles
    Test number
    965321212418
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass95,967 miles (+2,198)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,967 miles
    Test number
    996117279205
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on border of excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point / inner sill area, borderline excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,769 miles (+2,962)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    280048776985
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight crakes in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight crakes in tread

  8. Pass90,807 miles (+5,798)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,807 miles
    Test number
    153376460786
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion within jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass85,009 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,009 miles
    Test number
    206561120768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail85,006 miles (+5,266)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    712966376744
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass79,740 miles (+4,141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    611354762067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass75,599 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    779469215006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side front tyer slight crakes in tread

  13. Fail75,592 miles (+2,662)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,592 miles
    Test number
    615284915003
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side front tyer slight crakes in tread

  14. Pass72,930 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,930 miles
    Test number
    198644304403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,929 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    727743904087
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Questions about L96 VUY

Does L96 VUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L96 VUY expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L96 VUY?
The MOT on L96 VUY expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L96 VUY done?
L96 VUY was recorded at 110,611 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has L96 VUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 VUY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L96 VUY 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 L96 VUY find?
L96 VUY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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