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L25 LDW

2013 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,379 mi
Last recorded142,379 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 LDW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 142,379 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 68,712 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 137,351 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 131,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 68,208 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,885 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 124,885 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,057 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,873 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 104,873 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,720 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,479 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 53,851 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 53,851 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,479 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,032 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 41,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,468 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 66,468 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine overheated

Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,233 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2005 64,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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L25 LDW is a 2013 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L25 LDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 13 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L25 LDW registered?

L25 LDW is a 2013 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is L25 LDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 LDW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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