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Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,000 cc

L23 GSRMOT history

L23 GSR is a black petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 16 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 177,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
177,261 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 GSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 GSR was last recorded at 177,261 miles on 31 May 2025, 6,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,731 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,530 miles
Average per year
3,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,261 miles
  • 2024 – 170,731 miles
  • 2023 – 161,159 miles
  • 2022 – 153,926 miles
  • 2021 – 153,467 miles
  • 2020 – 147,102 miles
  • 2019 – 145,516 miles
  • 2012 – 141,007 miles
  • 2011 – 137,164 miles
  • 2010 – 133,028 miles
  • 2008 – 122,019 miles
  • 2006 – 106,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,261 miles
  • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,261 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,261 miles
    Test number
    671676429851
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

  2. Pass170,731 miles (+9,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,731 miles
    Test number
    129230754670
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass161,159 miles (+7,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,159 miles
    Test number
    760170135136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,926 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,926 miles
    Test number
    294960658649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,467 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,467 miles
    Test number
    448169373522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,102 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,102 miles
    Test number
    828693806545
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass145,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,516 miles
    Test number
    966317899318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil filter housing corroded
    • AdvisoryWater pump noisy

  8. Pass143,334 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,334 km
    Test number
    491812476763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,007 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    141,007 miles
    Test number
    325553942455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,961 miles (+3,797)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,961 miles
    Test number
    149047812260
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass137,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    137,164 miles
    Test number
    797091821211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail137,164 miles (+4,136)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,164 miles
    Test number
    546271521276
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass133,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    370574010445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,427 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,427 km
    Test number
    351543119462
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass122,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    122,019 miles
    Test number
    602473398167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    401303298183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass116,212 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    116,212 km
    Test number
    953865917249
    • NoteEng oil lk

  18. Pass106,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    106,905 miles
    Test number
    571927816244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,905 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,905 km
    Test number
    622907306243
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L23 GSR

Does L23 GSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 GSR expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 GSR?
The MOT on L23 GSR expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 GSR done?
L23 GSR was recorded at 177,261 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 3,738 miles a year.
Has L23 GSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 GSR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on L23 GSR 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 L23 GSR find?
L23 GSR passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with 1 advisory: rear fuel pipes corroded.

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