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SEAT Alhambra

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LR08 DJFMOT history

LR08 DJF is a grey diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 202,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
202,329 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DJF was last recorded at 202,329 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 13,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2015: 151,955 miles, lower than 304,798 miles on 28 Aug 2014.

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
189,270 miles · 26 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
13,059 miles
Average per year
10,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,329 miles
  • 2023 – 189,270 miles
  • 2022 – 184,790 miles
  • 2021 – 180,684 miles
  • 2020 – 176,708 miles
  • 2019 – 172,942 miles
  • 2018 – 167,776 miles
  • 2017 – 163,491 miles
  • 2016 – 158,653 miles
  • 2015 – 152,171 miles
  • 2014 – 304,798 miles
  • 2013 – 254,023 miles
  • 2012 – 177,965 miles
  • 2011 – 122,623 miles
  • 2010 – 77,501 miles
  • 2009 – 40,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,329 miles (+13,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    202,329 miles
    Test number
    862891843186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,270 miles (+4,480)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    189,270 miles
    Test number
    947540438752
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,790 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,790 miles
    Test number
    129956891952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,753 miles (+4,069)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,753 miles
    Test number
    954565248561
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle row (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,684 miles (+210)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,684 miles
    Test number
    906242774432
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged STIL FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged STILL FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged STIL FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED - CENTRAL (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged STILL FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail180,474 miles (+3,766)13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,474 miles
    Test number
    492489599634
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner side seal has rust hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner side seal has rust hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,708 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    176,708 miles
    Test number
    446934724940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail176,626 miles (+3,684)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,626 miles
    Test number
    290631745540
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass172,942 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,942 miles
    Test number
    695645422964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail172,928 miles (+5,152)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,928 miles
    Test number
    373654412391
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and double lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle exhaust box back top section of pipe missing due to corrosion (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged middle row buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  11. Pass167,776 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    167,776 miles
    Test number
    635600450209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,565 miles (+4,074)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,565 miles
    Test number
    203383851085
    • MajorCentral Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass163,491 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    163,491 miles
    Test number
    807669822660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,653 miles (+6,482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    158,653 miles
    Test number
    239878286490
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass152,171 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,171 miles
    Test number
    466771948783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail151,955 miles (-152,843)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,955 miles
    Test number
    129853515258
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass304,798 miles (+26,511)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    304,798 miles
    Test number
    338540944457
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and going bald on edges

  18. Pass278,287 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    278,287 miles
    Test number
    218664644065
    • NoteN/s rear tyre inner edge bald, deep cuts and outter edge starting to distort
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear anti roll inner and outter mounting bushes worn and has slight movement
    • NoteO/s front sear belt webbing starting fray
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread inner edge worn and starting to get low
    • NoteO/s wiper starting to smear
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  19. Fail278,250 miles (+24,227)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,250 miles
    Test number
    825104244008
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s rear tyre inner edge bald, deep cuts and outter edge starting to distort
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear anti roll inner and outter mounting bushes worn and has slight movement
    • NoteO/s front sear belt webbing starting fray
    • NoteO/s front tyre tread inner edge worn and starting to get low
    • NoteO/s wiper starting to smear
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  20. Fail254,023 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,023 miles
    Test number
    257291543260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass254,023 miles (+27,154)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    254,023 miles
    Test number
    846241143207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass226,869 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    226,869 miles
    Test number
    496675843055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail226,726 miles (+48,761)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,726 miles
    Test number
    679924643060
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass177,965 miles (+55,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    177,965 miles
    Test number
    107796042440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass122,623 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    122,623 miles
    Test number
    685057541014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,516 miles (+45,015)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,516 miles
    Test number
    556536841034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass77,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    264976840033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,491 miles (+37,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    982746640071
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  29. Pass40,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,328 miles
    Test number
    162694259477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DJF

Does LR08 DJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 DJF expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DJF?
The MOT on LR08 DJF expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 DJF done?
LR08 DJF was recorded at 202,329 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 10,403 miles a year.
Has LR08 DJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DJF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 DJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 DJF find?
LR08 DJF passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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