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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

L111 DNWMOT history

L111 DNW is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 22,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L111 DNW blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
22,021 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 DNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 DNW was last recorded at 22,021 miles on 20 May 2026, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,501 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
520 miles
Average per year
573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,021 miles
  • 2025 – 21,501 miles
  • 2022 – 20,460 miles
  • 2020 – 18,756 miles
  • 2019 – 18,193 miles
  • 2018 – 16,914 miles
  • 2015 – 15,794 miles
  • 2012 – 15,644 miles
  • 2011 – 15,124 miles
  • 2009 – 14,047 miles
  • 2008 – 13,180 miles
  • 2006 – 10,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,021 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,021 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    22,021 miles
    Test number
    919981735534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,501 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    21,501 miles
    Test number
    672339420963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,460 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,460 miles
    Test number
    809882273559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,756 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,756 miles
    Test number
    802696973457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,193 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,193 miles
    Test number
    988185857838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,914 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    16,914 miles
    Test number
    648062296016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,794 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,794 miles
    Test number
    589365855105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,644 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,644 miles
    Test number
    598503552165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,124 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,124 miles
    Test number
    405292451084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail15,120 miles (+1,073)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,120 miles
    Test number
    197549441480
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  11. Pass14,047 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,047 miles
    Test number
    481693939158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,180 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,180 miles
    Test number
    144765718018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,709 miles (+159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,709 miles
    Test number
    424873556318
    • NoteCover through out under vehicle †
  14. Pass10,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,550 miles
    Test number
    382967936142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail10,550 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,550 miles
    Test number
    254902336428
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about L111 DNW

Does L111 DNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 DNW is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 DNW?
The MOT on L111 DNW is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 DNW done?
L111 DNW was recorded at 22,021 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 573 miles a year.
Has L111 DNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 DNW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on L111 DNW 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 L111 DNW find?
L111 DNW passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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