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Leyland Leopard

Blue and Cream · Diesel · 1964 · 9,800 cc

RCM 493MOT history

RCM 493 is a blue and cream diesel Leyland Leopard first used on 1 May 1964. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 17,005 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
17,005 km
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
729 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCM 493
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Leyland
Model
Leopard
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
9,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
1 May 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCM 493 was last recorded at 17,005 km on 3 Oct 2024, 59 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,946 km · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
59 km
Average per year
729 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 17,005 km
  • 2017 – 14,793 km
  • 2016 – 14,234 km
  • 2015 – 13,820 km
  • 2014 – 13,132 km
  • 2013 – 11,646 km
  • 2012 – 10,860 km
  • 2011 – 9,633 km
  • 2009 – 7,692 km
  • 2006 – 3,796 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,005 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,005 km (+59)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    17,005 km
    Test number
    452878469452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail16,946 km (+2,153)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,946 km
    Test number
    564406452107
    • DangerousOffside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass14,793 km (+559)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,793 km
    Test number
    427457501344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,234 km (+414)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    14,234 km
    Test number
    832353772950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,820 km (+688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,820 km
    Test number
    139758295430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass13,132 km (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,132 km
    Test number
    696465604167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,646 km (+786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    11,646 km
    Test number
    306497003112
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  8. Pass10,860 km (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,860 km
    Test number
    645434812108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,633 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,633 km
    Test number
    788625371023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,943 miles
    Test number
    614966380043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,692 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,692 km
    Test number
    933264269112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass6,486 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    6,486 miles
    Test number
    634800678167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass4,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    4,943 miles
    Test number
    591977057132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,796 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    3,796 km
    Test number
    891865736298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCM 493

What vehicle is registration RCM 493 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCM 493 on a blue and cream diesel Leyland Leopard first used on 1 May 1964. 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 RCM 493 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RCM 493 expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RCM 493?
The MOT on RCM 493 expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RCM 493 done?
RCM 493 was recorded at 17,005 km at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 729 km a year.
Has RCM 493 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCM 493 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on RCM 493 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 RCM 493 find?
RCM 493 passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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