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Vauxhall Zafira

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 OBRMOT history

LB51 OBR is a green petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 20 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,785 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OBR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OBR was last recorded at 187,785 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 5,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,261 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,524 miles
Average per year
7,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,785 miles
  • 2025 – 182,261 miles
  • 2023 – 171,830 miles
  • 2021 – 161,968 miles
  • 2020 – 156,620 miles
  • 2019 – 153,913 miles
  • 2018 – 147,456 miles
  • 2017 – 141,816 miles
  • 2016 – 132,402 miles
  • 2015 – 122,420 miles
  • 2014 – 113,110 miles
  • 2013 – 103,438 miles
  • 2012 – 93,942 miles
  • 2011 – 85,094 miles
  • 2010 – 76,377 miles
  • 2009 – 66,733 miles
  • 2008 – 56,053 miles
  • 2007 – 44,963 miles
  • 2006 – 34,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,785 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,785 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,785 miles
    Test number
    938400588203
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail187,785 miles (+5,524)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,785 miles
    Test number
    970887511949
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass182,261 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    182,261 miles
    Test number
    461572770148
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    612753434407
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read7 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561967527321
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,830 miles (+9,862)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,830 miles
    Test number
    872589449796
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass161,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,968 miles
    Test number
    566661542605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail161,968 miles (+5,348)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,968 miles
    Test number
    716844471981
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass156,620 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,620 miles
    Test number
    901786232264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,913 miles
    Test number
    147007087189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,913 miles (+6,457)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,913 miles
    Test number
    477323581686
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral 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))

  12. Pass147,456 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,456 miles
    Test number
    667467181501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,816 miles
    Test number
    805945902495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail141,814 miles (+9,412)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,814 miles
    Test number
    922364293646
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass132,402 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,402 miles
    Test number
    935167379884
    • AdvisoryOff side handbrake low efficiency.

  16. Fail132,391 miles (+9,971)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,391 miles
    Test number
    106995566373
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass122,420 miles (+9,310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,420 miles
    Test number
    565933303975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,110 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,110 miles
    Test number
    709357294268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail113,110 miles (+9,672)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,110 miles
    Test number
    337487894469
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass103,438 miles (+9,496)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,438 miles
    Test number
    276874593256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer and joint is rusty and deterioated. > secure and no leak at present <
    • NoteVarious oil seeps

  21. Pass93,942 miles (+8,848)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,942 miles
    Test number
    727394302340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,094 miles (+8,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,094 miles
    Test number
    109847281262
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass76,377 miles (+9,644)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,377 miles
    Test number
    121078990294
    • Note3rd row seats not raised for inspection
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWindscreen has official stickers more than 40mm in swept area

  24. Pass66,733 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,733 miles
    Test number
    170439399276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,053 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    292437488230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,963 miles (+10,233)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,963 miles
    Test number
    963910797210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,730 miles
    Test number
    643129596214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OBR

Does LB51 OBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 OBR is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OBR?
The MOT on LB51 OBR is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 OBR done?
LB51 OBR was recorded at 187,785 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 7,939 miles a year.
Has LB51 OBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OBR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 OBR 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 LB51 OBR find?
LB51 OBR passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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