Dennis Lance

Green and Cream · Diesel · 1954 · 7,000 cc

LOU 48MOT history

LOU 48 is a green and cream diesel Dennis Lance first used on 26 Feb 1954. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 2,087 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
2,087 km
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
0 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LOU 48
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Dennis
Model
Lance
Colour
Green and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
7,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1954
First used
26 Feb 1954
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LOU 48 was last recorded at 2,087 km on 13 Mar 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
2,087 km · 4 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
0 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 2,087 km
  • 2018 – 2,087 km
  • 2014 – 2,087 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,087 km

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,087 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    2,087 km
    Test number
    801637174467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass2,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    2,087 miles
    Test number
    389082265700
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    673038521656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    2,087 miles
    Test number
    496114580671
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in king pins

  5. Pass2,087 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    2,087 km
    Test number
    789932173069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth king pins have slight play
    • AdvisoryMoisture at base of brake fluid resevoir

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    319236941426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756835735171
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass2,087 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    2,087 km
    Test number
    718733244111
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    116212042164
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    139385732157
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass2,087 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    2,087 miles
    Test number
    951535370165
    • NoteN/s/r brake reading lower than o/s/r

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561879479011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    333520638090
    • NoteN/s/r foot +hand brake reading lower than o/s/r

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    672470036203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LOU 48

What vehicle is registration LOU 48 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LOU 48 on a green and cream diesel Dennis Lance first used on 26 Feb 1954. 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 LOU 48 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LOU 48 is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LOU 48?
The MOT on LOU 48 is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LOU 48 done?
LOU 48 was recorded at 2,087 km at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 0 km a year.
Has LOU 48 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LOU 48 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2012.
Has the mileage on LOU 48 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 LOU 48 find?
LOU 48 passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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