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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

L2 DAOMOT history

L2 DAO is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

L2 DAO grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
98,103 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 DAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 DAO was last recorded at 98,103 miles on 29 May 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,863 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
1,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,103 miles
  • 2023 – 97,863 miles
  • 2022 – 97,671 miles
  • 2015 – 97,437 miles
  • 2014 – 95,592 miles
  • 2013 – 94,492 miles
  • 2012 – 93,241 miles
  • 2011 – 89,026 miles
  • 2010 – 84,569 miles
  • 2009 – 80,882 miles
  • 2008 – 74,493 miles
  • 2007 – 71,153 miles
  • 2006 – 65,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,103 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,103 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,103 miles
    Test number
    865825117722
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,863 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    106862474051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,671 miles (+234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    566712960671
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,437 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    487102845195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,429 miles (+1,837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,429 miles
    Test number
    738488735164
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

  6. Pass95,592 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    467149844113
    • NoteAs per failure.

  7. Fail95,574 miles (+1,082)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,574 miles
    Test number
    859277644152
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Note1/ rear brake discs becoming corroded

  8. Pass94,492 miles (+1,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,492 miles
    Test number
    897620113182
    • Note1.front and rear brake discs becomming pitted

  9. Pass93,241 miles (+53)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,241 miles
    Test number
    327932002149
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs becoming corroded n/s rear tyre at legal limits o/s rear tyre wearing low front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges

  10. Fail93,188 miles (+4,162)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,188 miles
    Test number
    916991492097
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs becoming corroded n/s rear tyre at legal limits o/s rear tyre wearing low front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges

  11. Pass89,026 miles (+4,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,026 miles
    Test number
    765089191042
    • NoteSlight play in near side front bottom ball joint 2.near side rear tyre near legal limites

  12. Pass84,569 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,569 miles
    Test number
    303806910154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,560 miles (+3,678)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,560 miles
    Test number
    250034200462
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass80,882 miles (+6,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    434627479075
    • Note1. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. slight exhaust leak.

  15. Pass74,493 miles (+23)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    630167408180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront and rear noplates have emblems shown

  16. Fail74,470 miles (+94)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    693546708138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront and rear noplates have emblems shown

  17. Fail74,376 miles (+3,223)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    380191998066
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
    • NoteSlight play/wear in osf track rod end

  18. Pass71,153 miles (+81)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    643490947062
    • NoteFull length undergusrd fitted at test.

  19. Fail71,072 miles (+5,252)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    902196037043
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass65,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,820 miles
    Test number
    811277746083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 DAO

Does L2 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 DAO is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 DAO?
The MOT on L2 DAO is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 DAO done?
L2 DAO was recorded at 98,103 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,592 miles a year.
Has L2 DAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 DAO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2015.
Has the mileage on L2 DAO 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 L2 DAO find?
L2 DAO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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