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Lotus Europa

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L20 EURMOT history

L20 EUR is a black petrol Lotus Europa first used on 1 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L20 EUR black Lotus Europa – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Europa, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,938 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 EUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Europa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 EUR was last recorded at 42,938 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,360 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
1,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,938 miles
  • 2025 – 42,360 miles
  • 2024 – 41,403 miles
  • 2023 – 40,640 miles
  • 2022 – 39,870 miles
  • 2021 – 38,498 miles
  • 2020 – 37,494 miles
  • 2019 – 36,463 miles
  • 2018 – 33,707 miles
  • 2017 – 32,529 miles
  • 2016 – 29,588 miles
  • 2015 – 26,696 miles
  • 2014 – 26,508 miles
  • 2013 – 26,020 miles
  • 2012 – 24,132 miles
  • 2011 – 19,716 miles
  • 2010 – 16,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,938 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,938 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,938 miles
    Test number
    406263154355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,360 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    995500288013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,403 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    158448814209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,640 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    416543165137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,870 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    214807621230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,498 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,498 miles
    Test number
    440863681147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,494 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    638764062318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,463 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,463 miles
    Test number
    872920581688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,707 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,707 miles
    Test number
    685777089296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,529 miles (+2,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,529 miles
    Test number
    455728950401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass29,588 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,588 miles
    Test number
    101664295662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,696 miles (+188)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,696 miles
    Test number
    876813885000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteClutch slave cylinder pipe corroded
    • NoteFront tyres slightly worn on edges
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes
  13. Pass26,508 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    856125384020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,020 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    377727063086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,132 miles (+4,416)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,132 miles
    Test number
    215950432038
    • NoteFront discs
    • NoteRear discs
  16. Pass19,716 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,716 miles
    Test number
    558391231069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,115 miles
    Test number
    482742630066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 EUR

Does L20 EUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 EUR is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 EUR?
The MOT on L20 EUR is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 EUR done?
L20 EUR was recorded at 42,938 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,623 miles a year.
Has L20 EUR ever failed its MOT?
No. L20 EUR has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L20 EUR 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 L20 EUR find?
L20 EUR passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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