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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

L13 LSEMOT history

L13 LSE is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L13 LSE silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,408 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LSE was last recorded at 68,408 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,401 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,408 miles
  • 2024 – 62,911 miles
  • 2023 – 62,682 miles
  • 2019 – 62,629 miles
  • 2017 – 62,336 miles
  • 2016 – 62,101 miles
  • 2015 – 61,686 miles
  • 2013 – 59,412 miles
  • 2010 – 59,275 miles
  • 2009 – 56,496 miles
  • 2008 – 54,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,408 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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,408 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    557574441688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,401 miles (+5,490)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,401 miles
    Test number
    948739511045
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,911 miles (+229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    343739135367
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass62,682 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,682 miles
    Test number
    455043292592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,629 miles (+293)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,629 miles
    Test number
    795758015490
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat bolts a little lose but not insecure

  6. Pass62,336 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,336 miles
    Test number
    561672735297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    680323433013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,101 miles (+415)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    837206370671
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass61,686 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    155112895492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,412 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    507615353276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing - cracking in tread grooves
    • NoteHeadlamp dipped beam 'tell tale' not illuminating
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding when wheel turned by hand

  11. Fail59,412 miles (+96)2 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    915435653223
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing - cracking in tread grooves
    • NoteHeadlamp dipped beam 'tell tale' not illuminating
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding when wheel turned by hand

  12. Pass59,316 miles (+41)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    146158193455
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder components corroded (possibaly lack of use)

  13. Pass59,275 miles (+2,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    393932830291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass56,496 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,496 miles
    Test number
    922038729112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    354820828170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LSE

Does L13 LSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LSE is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 LSE?
The MOT on L13 LSE is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LSE done?
L13 LSE was recorded at 68,408 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 777 miles a year.
Has L13 LSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LSE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 LSE 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 L13 LSE find?
L13 LSE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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