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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,794 cc

X779 XLJMOT history

X779 XLJ is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,876 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 XLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X779 XLJ was last recorded at 134,876 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,790 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
5,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,876 miles
  • 2024 – 134,790 miles
  • 2023 – 134,322 miles
  • 2022 – 134,258 miles
  • 2021 – 133,833 miles
  • 2020 – 133,427 miles
  • 2019 – 131,047 miles
  • 2017 – 124,984 miles
  • 2016 – 121,444 miles
  • 2015 – 117,749 miles
  • 2014 – 113,469 miles
  • 2013 – 103,834 miles
  • 2012 – 90,610 miles
  • 2011 – 80,902 miles
  • 2010 – 72,860 miles
  • 2009 – 62,475 miles
  • 2008 – 49,411 miles
  • 2007 – 38,496 miles
  • 2006 – 28,760 miles
  • 2005 – 19,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,876 miles

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,876 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    452624310995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,790 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,790 miles
    Test number
    972929947783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,322 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,322 miles
    Test number
    984152120976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,258 miles (+425)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,258 miles
    Test number
    356236673726
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,833 miles (+406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,833 miles
    Test number
    479201281310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass133,427 miles (+2,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,427 miles
    Test number
    525770885814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,047 miles (+6,063)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,047 miles
    Test number
    905333598351
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass124,984 miles (+3,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,984 miles
    Test number
    459524187135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass121,444 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,444 miles
    Test number
    756033891291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,439 miles (+3,690)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,439 miles
    Test number
    839476259302
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear to have been recently replaced.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F brake disc and pads appear to have been running very hot with heat damage to pads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnable to rotate n/s/f wheel to check wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade worn

  11. Pass117,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,749 miles
    Test number
    353307643037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,749 miles (+4,280)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,749 miles
    Test number
    110256174742
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle uneven aplication (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass113,469 miles (+9,635)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,469 miles
    Test number
    848864024224
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  14. Pass103,834 miles (+13,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,834 miles
    Test number
    357625133296
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,610 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,610 miles
    Test number
    889516932230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail90,002 miles (+9,100)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,002 miles
    Test number
    857543322256
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner faces

  17. Pass80,902 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    186782021229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner faces

  18. Fail80,902 miles (+8,042)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    508812221267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner faces

  19. Pass72,860 miles (+10,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    334006430256
    • NoteInner faces of front discs badly rusting

  20. Pass62,475 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,475 miles
    Test number
    132403139208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,411 miles (+10,915)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    163740278109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,496 miles (+9,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,496 miles
    Test number
    240103157432
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass28,760 miles (+9,045)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,760 miles
    Test number
    753404396142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,715 miles
    Test number
    853083675164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X779 XLJ

Does X779 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X779 XLJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X779 XLJ?
The MOT on X779 XLJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X779 XLJ done?
X779 XLJ was recorded at 134,876 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 5,645 miles a year.
Has X779 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 XLJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on X779 XLJ 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 X779 XLJ find?
X779 XLJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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