
Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc
LR03 HTJMOT history
LR03 HTJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 165,001 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,025 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HTJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 HTJ was last recorded at 165,001 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 4,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 160,059 miles · 14 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,942 miles
- Average per year
- 8,025 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 165,001 miles
- 2022 – 160,059 miles
- 2020 – 154,871 miles
- 2019 – 149,122 miles
- 2018 – 138,572 miles
- 2017 – 132,286 miles
- 2016 – 127,697 miles
- 2014 – 116,778 miles
- 2013 – 102,227 miles
- 2012 – 92,785 miles
- 2011 – 83,884 miles
- 2010 – 75,404 miles
- 2009 – 64,575 miles
- 2008 – 52,438 miles
- 2007 – 43,067 miles
- 2006 – 33,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,001 miles (+4,942)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 165,001 miles
- Test number
- 563597743650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,059 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 160,059 miles
- Test number
- 204701433125
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail160,059 miles (+5,188)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,059 miles
- Test number
- 536995411836
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass154,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 154,871 miles
- Test number
- 655310728294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,871 miles (+5,749)2 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,871 miles
- Test number
- 965071219215
- DangerousEngine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 149,122 miles
- Test number
- 544694968984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,122 miles (+10,550)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,122 miles
- Test number
- 384729250381
- Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass138,572 miles (+6,286)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 138,572 miles
- Test number
- 436276086341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,286 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 132,286 miles
- Test number
- 519006729373
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail132,286 miles (+4,589)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,286 miles
- Test number
- 226575387362
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass127,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 127,697 miles
- Test number
- 494746335241
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail127,697 miles (+10,919)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,697 miles
- Test number
- 864190003290
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,778 miles (+14,551)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 116,778 miles
- Test number
- 776347514341
- 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)
- NoteWear discs
Pass102,227 miles (+9,442)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 102,227 miles
- Test number
- 415314253271
- NoteWear discs
Pass92,785 miles (+8,901)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 92,785 miles
- Test number
- 287321662267
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn severely on inner edge
Pass83,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 83,884 miles
- Test number
- 296585951291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,884 miles (+8,480)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,884 miles
- Test number
- 355625551474
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass75,404 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 75,404 miles
- Test number
- 512613360285
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail75,404 miles (+10,829)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,404 miles
- Test number
- 882919950241
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail64,575 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,575 miles
- Test number
- 313090369455
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass64,575 miles (+12,137)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 64,575 miles
- Test number
- 833860469269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,438 miles (+9,371)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 52,438 miles
- Test number
- 441962468244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,067 miles (+9,892)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 43,067 miles
- Test number
- 702108567297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,175 miles (+4,081)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 33,175 miles
- Test number
- 580299096280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,094 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 29,094 miles
- Test number
- 873629036086
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges
Questions about LR03 HTJ
- Does LR03 HTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR03 HTJ expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HTJ?
- The MOT on LR03 HTJ expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR03 HTJ done?
- LR03 HTJ was recorded at 165,001 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 8,025 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HTJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HTJ 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 LR03 HTJ find?
- LR03 HTJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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