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Lexus GS300

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 2,997 cc

L16 RDWMOT history

L16 RDW is a grey petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,998 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RDW was last recorded at 186,998 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,277 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
2,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,998 miles
  • 2025 – 185,277 miles
  • 2024 – 180,053 miles
  • 2023 – 173,039 miles
  • 2022 – 166,491 miles
  • 2021 – 164,126 miles
  • 2017 – 164,022 miles
  • 2015 – 162,906 miles
  • 2014 – 161,852 miles
  • 2013 – 160,375 miles
  • 2012 – 158,063 miles
  • 2011 – 155,845 miles
  • 2010 – 152,303 miles
  • 2009 – 149,397 miles
  • 2008 – 145,128 miles
  • 2007 – 141,051 miles
  • 2006 – 136,227 miles
  • 2005 – 131,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,998 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,998 miles (+1,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,998 miles
    Test number
    335746866200
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass185,277 miles (+5,224)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    185,277 miles
    Test number
    139869091521
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass180,053 miles (+7,014)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    180,053 miles
    Test number
    676376307410
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass173,039 miles (+6,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    173,039 miles
    Test number
    452938696295
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass166,491 miles (+2,365)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,491 miles
    Test number
    361738349293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass164,126 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    164,126 miles
    Test number
    968412976514
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow potential master cylinder / servo problem - advise further investigation (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,099 miles (+77)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,099 miles
    Test number
    102074735535
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,022 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    164,022 miles
    Test number
    568433069316
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wheel bearings

  9. Pass163,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    163,796 miles
    Test number
    461482595646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,796 miles (+890)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,796 miles
    Test number
    143921225661
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  11. Pass162,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    162,906 miles
    Test number
    591773053244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,906 miles (+1,054)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,906 miles
    Test number
    321744512609
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass161,852 miles (+1,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    161,852 miles
    Test number
    739764044318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass160,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    160,375 miles
    Test number
    325332233343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,375 miles (+2,312)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,375 miles
    Test number
    218692633398
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass158,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    158,063 miles
    Test number
    648465022373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail158,063 miles (+2,218)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,063 miles
    Test number
    877605222346
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass155,845 miles (+3,542)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    155,845 miles
    Test number
    409933311489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror damaged

  19. Pass152,303 miles (+2,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    152,303 miles
    Test number
    510367320357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass149,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    149,397 miles
    Test number
    194866539357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail149,397 miles (+4,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,397 miles
    Test number
    784411139376
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass145,128 miles (+4,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    145,128 miles
    Test number
    714975528305
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass141,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    141,051 miles
    Test number
    433942217438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail141,051 miles (+4,824)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,051 miles
    Test number
    883732317350
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass136,227 miles (+4,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    693957816390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass131,711 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    131,711 miles
    Test number
    921595735369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass131,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    131,291 miles
    Test number
    351074285238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RDW

Does L16 RDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RDW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RDW?
The MOT on L16 RDW is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RDW done?
L16 RDW was recorded at 186,998 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 2,656 miles a year.
Has L16 RDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RDW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 RDW 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 L16 RDW find?
L16 RDW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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