Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
LD03 TEJMOT history
LD03 TEJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,452 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 May 2025
- Mileage
- 78,452 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,991 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 TEJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD03 TEJ was last recorded at 78,452 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,056 miles · 14 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,396 miles
- Average per year
- 2,991 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,452 miles
- 2024 – 77,056 miles
- 2023 – 76,229 miles
- 2022 – 74,876 miles
- 2021 – 74,108 miles
- 2019 – 72,420 miles
- 2018 – 71,562 miles
- 2017 – 68,325 miles
- 2016 – 64,920 miles
- 2015 – 61,463 miles
- 2014 – 57,473 miles
- 2013 – 53,490 miles
- 2012 – 48,882 miles
- 2011 – 43,016 miles
- 2010 – 37,147 miles
- 2009 – 32,416 miles
- 2007 – 26,200 miles
- 2006 – 20,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail78,452 miles
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper slightly damaged
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail78,452 miles (+1,396)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,452 miles
- Test number
- 310556321028
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper slightly damaged
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,056 miles (+827)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 77,056 miles
- Test number
- 482436729050
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,229 miles (+1,353)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 76,229 miles
- Test number
- 929228383008
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,876 miles (+768)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 74,876 miles
- Test number
- 456348787062
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,108 miles (+1,688)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,108 miles
- Test number
- 920750829134
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Pass72,420 miles (+858)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,420 miles
- Test number
- 958578323499
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,562 miles (+109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,562 miles
- Test number
- 359778184387
- AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure
Fail71,453 miles (+3,128)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,453 miles
- Test number
- 553311947266
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryCentre seat belt sticking
Pass68,325 miles (+3,405)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 68,325 miles
- Test number
- 913982684439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,920 miles (+3,457)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 64,920 miles
- Test number
- 794261580378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,463 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,463 miles
- Test number
- 278607975072
- NoteFront anti roll bar bushe sworn
- NoteN/s washer not working
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn iunner edge
Fail61,463 miles (+3,990)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,463 miles
- Test number
- 419477475042
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront anti roll bar bushe sworn
- NoteN/s washer not working
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn iunner edge
Pass57,473 miles (+3,983)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 57,473 miles
- Test number
- 156271874034
- NoteOil leak
Pass53,490 miles (+4,608)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 53,490 miles
- Test number
- 117014383413
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass48,882 miles (+5,866)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,882 miles
- Test number
- 128866682038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,016 miles (+5,869)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,016 miles
- Test number
- 895297281089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,147 miles
- Test number
- 323679060055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,147 miles (+4,731)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,147 miles
- Test number
- 570179860065
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass32,416 miles (+6,216)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,416 miles
- Test number
- 754169789033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,200 miles (+5,295)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 26,200 miles
- Test number
- 924130517376
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 20,905 miles
- Test number
- 940435196191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 TEJ
- Does LD03 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 TEJ expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 TEJ?
- The MOT on LD03 TEJ expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 TEJ done?
- LD03 TEJ was recorded at 78,452 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
- Has LD03 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 TEJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD03 TEJ 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 LD03 TEJ find?
- LD03 TEJ failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front windscreen washer not working; offside front obligatory mirror missing, and 9 more.
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