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Mahindra SWB Indian

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,112 cc

LDV 977MOT history

LDV 977 is a green diesel Mahindra SWB Indian first used on 18 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 45,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
45,592 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LDV 977
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mahindra
Model
SWB Indian
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,112 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LDV 977 was last recorded at 45,592 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2007: 4,898 miles, lower than 40,892 miles on 17 Aug 2007.

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
44,952 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
640 miles
Average per year
291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,592 miles
  • 2025 – 44,952 miles
  • 2024 – 44,690 miles
  • 2022 – 43,488 miles
  • 2021 – 43,179 miles
  • 2019 – 43,002 miles
  • 2018 – 42,728 miles
  • 2017 – 41,983 miles
  • 2015 – 41,912 miles
  • 2014 – 41,533 miles
  • 2012 – 41,520 miles
  • 2011 – 41,520 miles
  • 2010 – 41,457 miles
  • 2009 – 41,057 miles
  • 2008 – 41,049 miles
  • 2007 – 4,898 miles
  • 2006 – 39,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,592 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component components slightly misaligned plat in box (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,592 miles (+640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    45,592 miles
    Test number
    882595655267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component components slightly misaligned plat in box (2.1.5 (e) (i))

  2. Pass44,952 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    800381619848
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

  3. Fail44,948 miles (+258)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    164418709851
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral 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 Outer 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER ARCH AT BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

  4. Pass44,690 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    44,690 miles
    Test number
    653913899869
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  5. Fail44,682 miles (+1,194)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    725254640030
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  6. Pass43,488 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    136001174863
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  7. Pass43,179 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    194769018766
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  8. Pass43,002 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    238997094537
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  9. Pass42,728 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,728 miles
    Test number
    278507212558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,983 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    476834938309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,976 miles (+64)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    942189031027
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass41,912 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    278516286393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass41,533 miles (+9)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    587173834271
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteFront side repeaters fitted. !!.
    • NoteHeadlamps hotspot checked.
    • NoteVehicle in ww2 willys jeep livery , !!!
    • NoteWindscreen folded down and secured . . no wipers or washers tested .

  14. Fail41,524 miles (+4)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,524 miles
    Test number
    545975924237
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteHeadlamps hotspot checked.
    • NoteVehicle in ww2 willys jeep livery , !!!
    • NoteWindscreen folded down and secured . . no wipers or washers tested .

  15. Pass41,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    667463802350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,520 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    245104792288
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  17. Pass41,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    425486441299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail41,520 miles (+63)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    878346141211
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass41,457 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    880757640241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,453 miles (+396)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,453 miles
    Test number
    841464040263
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteWater leak

  21. Pass41,057 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    733313669191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,049 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    423491128295
    • NoteExtensive welding throughout vehicle heavily undersealed

  23. Fail41,044 miles (+36,146)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    173754418244
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll floor and chassis slightly corroded
    • NoteFront reg plate slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  24. Pass4,898 miles (-35,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    4,898 miles
    Test number
    521830477210
    • NoteBATTERY INSECURE, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, EXHAUST CORRODED, OIL LEAK ON DIF.

  25. Fail40,892 miles (+1,198)21 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,892 miles
    Test number
    832039527249
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  26. Pass39,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,694 miles
    Test number
    182189106268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LDV 977

What vehicle is registration LDV 977 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LDV 977 on a green diesel Mahindra SWB Indian first used on 18 Jan 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LDV 977 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LDV 977 is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LDV 977?
The MOT on LDV 977 is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LDV 977 done?
LDV 977 was recorded at 45,592 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 291 miles a year.
Has LDV 977 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LDV 977 has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LDV 977 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LDV 977 find?
LDV 977 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff; power steering component components slightly misaligned plat in box.

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