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Lotus Elise

Blue and White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

L111 SDLMOT history

L111 SDL is a blue and white petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L111 SDL blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,604 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 SDL was last recorded at 67,604 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,071 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,533 miles
Average per year
2,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,604 miles
  • 2025 – 66,071 miles
  • 2024 – 64,677 miles
  • 2023 – 64,061 miles
  • 2022 – 63,885 miles
  • 2021 – 63,380 miles
  • 2020 – 63,167 miles
  • 2018 – 62,004 miles
  • 2017 – 61,041 miles
  • 2016 – 60,130 miles
  • 2015 – 57,685 miles
  • 2014 – 55,468 miles
  • 2013 – 52,723 miles
  • 2012 – 50,338 miles
  • 2011 – 48,725 miles
  • 2010 – 46,693 miles
  • 2009 – 42,958 miles
  • 2008 – 38,513 miles
  • 2007 – 33,702 miles
  • 2006 – 28,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,604 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,604 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    492066329124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass66,071 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,071 miles
    Test number
    977599915175
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack

  3. Pass64,677 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    599475014721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,665 miles (+604)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,665 miles
    Test number
    845652346652
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass64,061 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    237028936064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,885 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    819959559228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,380 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,380 miles
    Test number
    415572180229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,167 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,167 miles
    Test number
    598433364175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,157 miles (+1,153)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,157 miles
    Test number
    962415380985
    • MajorEmissions not tested vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass62,004 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,004 miles
    Test number
    513337452227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass61,041 miles (+911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    635939142743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass60,130 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    596959679674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,685 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    914306058790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,468 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    788692514363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,723 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,723 miles
    Test number
    429178013490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,708 miles (+2,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,708 miles
    Test number
    326789793279
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass50,338 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,338 miles
    Test number
    415255302472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,725 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    895121501354
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNo suppliers name on front number plate
    • NoteOs track rod gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack inner joints

  19. Fail48,724 miles (+2,031)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,724 miles
    Test number
    688860501376
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNo suppliers name on front number plate
    • NoteOs track rod gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack inner joints

  20. Pass46,693 miles (+3,735)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    403118390201
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSmall cracks within tread of nsf tyre not showing cords

  21. Pass42,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,958 miles
    Test number
    210371709370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,958 miles (+4,445)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,958 miles
    Test number
    481921809419
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass38,513 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    214303308321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,702 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,702 miles
    Test number
    270588197207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,966 miles
    Test number
    381578096456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail28,966 miles (+2,998)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,966 miles
    Test number
    754598696210
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass25,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,968 miles
    Test number
    481095956012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,968 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,968 miles
    Test number
    281084856017
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L111 SDL

Does L111 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 SDL is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 SDL?
The MOT on L111 SDL is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 SDL done?
L111 SDL was recorded at 67,604 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
Has L111 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 SDL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 SDL 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 SDL find?
L111 SDL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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