Lotus Elise
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
L27 LOTMOT history
L27 LOT is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 39,058 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 39,058 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 LOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 LOT was last recorded at 39,058 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 38,722 miles · 14 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 336 miles
- Average per year
- 1,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,058 miles
- 2025 – 27,574 miles
- 2024 – 27,278 miles
- 2023 – 27,225 miles
- 2022 – 26,953 miles
- 2021 – 26,839 miles
- 2020 – 26,382 miles
- 2019 – 25,952 miles
- 2018 – 25,226 miles
- 2017 – 24,857 miles
- 2016 – 24,637 miles
- 2015 – 24,231 miles
- 2014 – 23,667 miles
- 2013 – 23,277 miles
- 2012 – 22,428 miles
- 2011 – 21,045 miles
- 2010 – 18,904 miles
- 2009 – 17,281 miles
- 2008 – 13,582 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,058 miles
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,058 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 39,058 miles
- Test number
- 534574040350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,722 miles (+11,148)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,722 miles
- Test number
- 959324363651
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass27,574 miles (+75)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 27,574 miles
- Test number
- 532121878889
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass27,499 miles (+221)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 27,499 miles
- Test number
- 308080463679
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass27,278 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 27,278 miles
- Test number
- 382710404238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail27,278 miles (+53)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,278 miles
- Test number
- 570994928328
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,225 miles (+272)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 27,225 miles
- Test number
- 767506346244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass26,953 miles (+114)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 26,953 miles
- Test number
- 383300998344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,839 miles (+457)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 26,839 miles
- Test number
- 423101418545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,382 miles (+430)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 26,382 miles
- Test number
- 581190519788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection under vehicle
Pass25,952 miles (+726)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 25,952 miles
- Test number
- 370045839434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded inner face
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection under vehicle
Pass25,226 miles (+369)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 25,226 miles
- Test number
- 673249560176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,857 miles (+220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 24,857 miles
- Test number
- 396420088952
- AdvisoryAll four brake discs deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle
Pass24,637 miles (+406)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 24,637 miles
- Test number
- 884591832105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,231 miles (+564)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 24,231 miles
- Test number
- 687963565160
- NoteAll 4 brake discs corroded slightly
Pass23,667 miles (+390)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 23,667 miles
- Test number
- 938570944128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,277 miles (+849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 23,277 miles
- Test number
- 527180103151
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass22,428 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 22,428 miles
- Test number
- 425146562041
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass21,045 miles (+2,141)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,045 miles
- Test number
- 635533361087
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll 4 brake discs corroded
Pass18,904 miles (+1,623)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 18,904 miles
- Test number
- 101617260044
- NoteFront numberplate cracked
Pass17,281 miles (+3,699)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 17,281 miles
- Test number
- 610238959045
- NoteBoth rear brake discs badly corroded
- NoteFront numberplate cracked
Pass13,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 13,582 miles
- Test number
- 741369258007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 LOT
- Does L27 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 LOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 LOT?
- The MOT on L27 LOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 LOT done?
- L27 LOT was recorded at 39,058 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,371 miles a year.
- Has L27 LOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 LOT has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L27 LOT 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 L27 LOT find?
- L27 LOT passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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