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Lexus IS220

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,231 cc

L1 HOVMOT history

L1 HOV is a silver diesel Lexus IS220 first used on 23 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,055 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 HOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS220
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,231 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L1 HOV was last recorded at 171,055 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 13,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,456 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
13,599 miles
Average per year
9,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,055 miles
  • 2025 – 157,456 miles
  • 2024 – 142,763 miles
  • 2023 – 129,792 miles
  • 2022 – 123,202 miles
  • 2021 – 116,553 miles
  • 2019 – 105,578 miles
  • 2018 – 95,878 miles
  • 2017 – 84,385 miles
  • 2016 – 66,878 miles
  • 2015 – 56,611 miles
  • 2014 – 45,857 miles
  • 2012 – 37,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,055 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,055 miles (+13,599)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,055 miles
    Test number
    582953886125
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,456 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,456 miles
    Test number
    627340878832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,136 miles (+14,373)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,136 miles
    Test number
    483500406082
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass142,763 miles (+12,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,763 miles
    Test number
    832093889411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame support bracket corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,792 miles (+6,590)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,792 miles
    Test number
    576196841597
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components on rear of vehicle corroded

  6. Pass123,202 miles (+892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,202 miles
    Test number
    945102552487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath

  7. Fail122,310 miles (+5,757)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,310 miles
    Test number
    711923896354
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle surport brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle surport brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehcle corroded underneath

  8. Pass116,553 miles (+84)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,553 miles
    Test number
    780471636431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail116,469 miles (+10,891)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    476110599990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft in operation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass105,578 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    758800831011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,878 miles (+11,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    309756906249
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges (recommend immediate attention)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres right on legal limits (recommend immediate attention)

  12. Pass84,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    509582908385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,385 miles (+17,507)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    322974383096
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass66,878 miles (+10,267)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    847505005981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,611 miles (+10,754)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    906476925037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,857 miles
    Test number
    265437434015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,857 miles (+8,638)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,857 miles
    Test number
    525116134057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass37,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    538367572268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 HOV

Does L1 HOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HOV is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 HOV?
The MOT on L1 HOV is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 HOV done?
L1 HOV was recorded at 171,055 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 9,516 miles a year.
Has L1 HOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 HOV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 HOV 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 L1 HOV find?
L1 HOV failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn, and 7 more.

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