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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 3,000 cc

L97 NBVMOT history

L97 NBV is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,991 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 NBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 NBV was last recorded at 90,991 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2014: 90,991 miles, lower than 90,998 miles on 27 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,991 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,991 miles
  • 2025 – 90,991 miles
  • 2024 – 90,991 miles
  • 2023 – 90,991 miles
  • 2022 – 90,991 miles
  • 2021 – 90,991 miles
  • 2020 – 90,991 miles
  • 2019 – 90,991 miles
  • 2018 – 90,991 miles
  • 2017 – 90,991 miles
  • 2016 – 90,991 miles
  • 2015 – 90,991 miles
  • 2014 – 90,991 miles
  • 2013 – 90,998 miles
  • 2012 – 90,991 miles
  • 2011 – 90,991 miles
  • 2010 – 90,991 miles
  • 2009 – 88,757 miles
  • 2008 – 82,886 miles
  • 2007 – 81,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,991 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Slight play in steering idler arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • All of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed, obscuring underneath components including all brake pipes(flexi's and rigid's), suspension, body and chassis. inspected the best possible.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    963253484530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,991 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    877590566478
    • AdvisoryAll of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed, obscuring underneath components including brake pipes (flexis and rigids), suspension, body and chassis. inspected best possible.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering idler arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill holed but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

  3. Pass90,991 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    726945742930
    • AdvisoryAll of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed,obscuring underneath component's including brake pipes (flexis and ridgids), suspension, body and chassis. Inspected best possible.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering idler arm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail90,991 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    325566496514
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed, obscuring underneath component's including brake pipes (flexis and ridgids), suspension, body and chassis. inspected best possible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering idler arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar/Towball covered up unable to test.

  5. Pass90,991 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    219151628041
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed, obscuring underneath components including all brake pipes(flexi's and rigid's), suspension, body and chassis. inspected the best possible.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering idler arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill excessively corroded but not in any prescribed areas.

  6. Fail90,991 miles1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    828954986740
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed, obscuring underneath components including all brake pipes(flexi's and rigid's), suspension, body and chassis. inspected the best possible.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering idler arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill excessively corroded but not in any prescribed areas.

  7. Pass90,991 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    326991108605
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed obsuring underneath component's, including all brake pipes, body and chassis. inspected best possible.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer cill corroded but not within 30cms of any tested component's
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass90,991 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    141466578657
    • AdvisoryAll of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed obscuring underneath componants, including all brake pipes, suspension, body and chassis, inspected best possible.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer cill corroded but not within 30cms of any tested components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen, doesnt effect view

  9. Pass90,991 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    396475006901
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOs inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  10. Pass90,991 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    243124194985
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill excessive corodded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corrodded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body has been heavily undersealed making some components not visible.

  11. Pass90,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    335183131660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass90,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    361722090008
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass90,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    735655175189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass90,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    197816474193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,991 miles (-7)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    238916574401
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass90,998 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    428958073154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail90,991 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    629267673183
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass90,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    688791282182
    • NotePLAY IN STEERING BOX COMPONENTS BUT NOT ENOUGH TO WARRANT FAIL

  19. Pass90,991 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    896753881188
    • NoteBoth front wheels play in steering
    • NoteN/s sidestep bracket 1 of 3 snapped

  20. Fail90,991 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    758042081124
    • FailureOffside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front wheels play in steering
    • NoteN/s sidestep bracket 1 of 3 snapped

  21. Pass90,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    412422700244
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail90,991 miles (+2,234)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    383203090183
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass88,757 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,757 miles
    Test number
    841575309233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,736 miles (+5,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    611162209284
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass82,886 miles (+1,186)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    191116268124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass81,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    374705767130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail81,700 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    962204967180
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass78,315 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    78,315 km
    Test number
    922025766173
    • NoteN/s/f. slight play in idler arm

  29. Fail78,315 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,315 km
    Test number
    422135966198
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about L97 NBV

Does L97 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 NBV is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L97 NBV?
The MOT on L97 NBV is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L97 NBV done?
L97 NBV was recorded at 90,991 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 497 miles a year.
Has L97 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 NBV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L97 NBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L97 NBV find?
L97 NBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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