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Renault Megane

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,461 cc

LE56 MDEMOT history

LE56 MDE is a grey diesel Renault Megane first used on 7 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LE56 MDE grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,808 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 MDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 MDE was last recorded at 65,808 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,808 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,808 miles
  • 2025 – 60,926 miles
  • 2023 – 56,097 miles
  • 2022 – 51,119 miles
  • 2021 – 47,701 miles
  • 2020 – 45,492 miles
  • 2019 – 43,125 miles
  • 2018 – 38,748 miles
  • 2017 – 33,906 miles
  • 2016 – 26,783 miles
  • 2015 – 23,429 miles
  • 2014 – 22,318 miles
  • 2013 – 20,561 miles
  • 2012 – 17,932 miles
  • 2011 – 15,862 miles
  • 2010 – 11,030 miles
  • 2009 – 7,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,808 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,808 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    184562614773
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail65,808 miles (+4,882)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    595980204394
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine bay. Injector? (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,926 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    541771020342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,097 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,097 miles
    Test number
    527420110666
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail56,096 miles (+4,977)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    843763697331
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass51,119 miles (+3,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    929348237579
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass47,701 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,701 miles
    Test number
    229351788111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail47,701 miles (+2,209)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,701 miles
    Test number
    753958450547
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    857374921639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Fail45,492 miles (+2,367)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    921951698301
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Pass43,125 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    309273335609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail43,124 miles (+4,376)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    962822386141
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass38,748 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,748 miles
    Test number
    457251567266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,746 miles (+4,840)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    326912304204
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass33,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,906 miles
    Test number
    715790309544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail33,906 miles (+7,123)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,906 miles
    Test number
    106017515149
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass26,783 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,783 miles
    Test number
    682133972528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,429 miles (+1,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    854464231935
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,under-trays & exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

  19. Pass22,318 miles (+1,757)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,318 miles
    Test number
    629997464253
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring somer testable components

  20. Pass20,561 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,561 miles
    Test number
    899006293293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,932 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,932 miles
    Test number
    209942382230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,862 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,862 miles
    Test number
    248677491246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,030 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,030 miles
    Test number
    971920050371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,528 miles
    Test number
    734559749373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 MDE

Does LE56 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 MDE is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 MDE?
The MOT on LE56 MDE is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 MDE done?
LE56 MDE was recorded at 65,808 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 3,627 miles a year.
Has LE56 MDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 MDE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE56 MDE 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 LE56 MDE find?
LE56 MDE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod, and 1 more.

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