Lotus Elise
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
L22 LOTMOT history
L22 LOT is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 51,860 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 LOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 LOT was last recorded at 51,860 miles on 1 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jun 2026: 51,860 miles, lower than 81,731 miles on 7 Jun 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 81,731 miles · 7 Jun 2025
- Average per year
- 1,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,860 miles
- 2025 – 81,731 miles
- 2024 – 51,592 miles
- 2023 – 51,070 miles
- 2022 – 50,816 miles
- 2021 – 50,464 miles
- 2020 – 49,555 miles
- 2018 – 48,181 miles
- 2017 – 46,309 miles
- 2016 – 41,826 miles
- 2015 – 37,805 miles
- 2014 – 36,790 miles
- 2013 – 35,186 miles
- 2012 – 32,520 miles
- 2011 – 29,483 miles
- 2009 – 28,906 miles
- 2007 – 26,531 miles
- 2006 – 19,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,860 miles (-29,871)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 51,860 miles
- Test number
- 719891554236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,731 miles (+30,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 81,731 miles
- Test number
- 711234008196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail51,729 miles (+137)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,729 miles
- Test number
- 885789492985
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass51,592 miles (+522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 51,592 miles
- Test number
- 572499082808
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass51,070 miles (+254)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 51,070 miles
- Test number
- 393202631870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,816 miles (+352)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 50,816 miles
- Test number
- 475810497300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,464 miles (+909)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 50,464 miles
- Test number
- 437279365941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,555 miles (+1,374)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 49,555 miles
- Test number
- 340731993782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,181 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 48,181 miles
- Test number
- 315639763087
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail48,181 miles (+1,872)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,181 miles
- Test number
- 643917724922
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,309 miles (+4,483)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 46,309 miles
- Test number
- 145581780438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,826 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,826 miles
- Test number
- 812964284523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,751 miles (+3,946)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,751 miles
- Test number
- 338448936037
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass37,805 miles (+1,015)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 37,805 miles
- Test number
- 148376375109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,790 miles (+1,604)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 36,790 miles
- Test number
- 216693304262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,186 miles (+2,666)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,186 miles
- Test number
- 496537273136
- NoteEngine coolant leak
Pass32,520 miles (+3,037)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 32,520 miles
- Test number
- 655732932187
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass29,483 miles (+577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 29,483 miles
- Test number
- 718102131116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 28,906 miles
- Test number
- 164805819121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,906 miles (+2,375)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,906 miles
- Test number
- 401855819139
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass26,531 miles (+6,810)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 26,531 miles
- Test number
- 643544437277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 19,721 miles
- Test number
- 581807576238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L22 LOT
- Does L22 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 LOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 LOT?
- The MOT on L22 LOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 LOT done?
- L22 LOT was recorded at 51,860 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,635 miles a year.
- Has L22 LOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 LOT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L22 LOT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L22 LOT find?
- L22 LOT passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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