
Lexus LS
Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 4,608 cc
L38 JAWMOT history
L38 JAW is a bronze petrol Lexus LS first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 166,440 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L38 JAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- LS
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,608 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L38 JAW was last recorded at 166,440 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 158,949 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,491 miles
- Average per year
- 9,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,440 miles
- 2024 – 158,949 miles
- 2023 – 149,923 miles
- 2022 – 145,762 miles
- 2021 – 143,755 miles
- 2020 – 140,723 miles
- 2019 – 131,877 miles
- 2018 – 118,665 miles
- 2017 – 104,309 miles
- 2016 – 90,838 miles
- 2015 – 76,605 miles
- 2014 – 64,663 miles
- 2013 – 52,121 miles
- 2012 – 39,821 miles
- 2011 – 30,664 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,440 miles (+7,491)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 166,440 miles
- Test number
- 610651814107
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass158,949 miles (+9,026)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 158,949 miles
- Test number
- 583422498076
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,923 miles (+4,161)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 149,923 miles
- Test number
- 378861485475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,762 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 145,762 miles
- Test number
- 950951208841
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,761 miles (+2,006)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,761 miles
- Test number
- 294653582013
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,755 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 143,755 miles
- Test number
- 349861843549
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail143,713 miles (+2,990)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,713 miles
- Test number
- 678030362979
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring on showing low tyre pressures
Pass140,723 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 140,723 miles
- Test number
- 774580838181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail140,723 miles (+8,846)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,723 miles
- Test number
- 517533102254
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass131,877 miles (+13,212)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 131,877 miles
- Test number
- 123447560945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,665 miles (+14,356)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 118,665 miles
- Test number
- 379628583582
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower susp arms/inner bushes deteriorated [no excessive movement]
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded
Pass104,309 miles (+13,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 104,309 miles
- Test number
- 982189251171
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s and o/s (8.3.1d)
Pass90,838 miles (+14,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 90,838 miles
- Test number
- 254117990172
- AdvisoryStone chip on front screen [ repaired]
Pass76,605 miles (+11,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,605 miles
- Test number
- 427885435134
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,663 miles (+12,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,663 miles
- Test number
- 776682034146
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass52,121 miles (+12,300)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 52,121 miles
- Test number
- 496744033147
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass39,821 miles (+9,157)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 39,821 miles
- Test number
- 205739422141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass30,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,664 miles
- Test number
- 507550941192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L38 JAW
- Does L38 JAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 JAW is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L38 JAW?
- The MOT on L38 JAW is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L38 JAW done?
- L38 JAW was recorded at 166,440 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 9,275 miles a year.
- Has L38 JAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L38 JAW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on L38 JAW 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 L38 JAW find?
- L38 JAW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.
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