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Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

L3 VSRMOT history

L3 VSR is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,735 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VSR was last recorded at 135,735 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,794 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
941 miles
Average per year
2,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,735 miles
  • 2025 – 134,794 miles
  • 2024 – 133,664 miles
  • 2023 – 132,829 miles
  • 2022 – 130,816 miles
  • 2021 – 129,043 miles
  • 2020 – 128,600 miles
  • 2018 – 127,757 miles
  • 2017 – 127,510 miles
  • 2016 – 125,767 miles
  • 2015 – 121,426 miles
  • 2014 – 118,092 miles
  • 2013 – 116,089 miles
  • 2010 – 111,278 miles
  • 2009 – 102,851 miles
  • 2008 – 94,180 miles
  • 2007 – 88,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,735 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,735 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,735 miles
    Test number
    132335275463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,794 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,794 miles
    Test number
    687167580309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,664 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,664 miles
    Test number
    425206665972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,829 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    373140836999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,816 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,816 miles
    Test number
    934094120680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,043 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,043 miles
    Test number
    301016571808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,600 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    840164612972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,757 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,757 miles
    Test number
    261334821745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,510 miles
    Test number
    607149172111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail127,510 miles (+1,743)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,510 miles
    Test number
    954497951269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass125,767 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,767 miles
    Test number
    869219094541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail125,662 miles (+4,236)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,662 miles
    Test number
    982586461238
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut cracked mounting plate (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face

  13. Pass121,426 miles (+3,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    939797878252
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp converters fitted

  14. Pass118,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,092 miles
    Test number
    965088384256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,091 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,091 km
    Test number
    476587284223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    108977463254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail116,089 miles (+4,811)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    367237763462
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,278 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    273917070125
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail111,211 miles (+8,360)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,211 miles
    Test number
    274195560195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass102,851 miles (+8,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,851 miles
    Test number
    634978169140
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass94,180 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    594970978138
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

  22. Fail94,180 miles (+5,194)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    711990878176
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

  23. Pass88,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    220470177460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VSR

Does L3 VSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VSR is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VSR?
The MOT on L3 VSR is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VSR done?
L3 VSR was recorded at 135,735 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
Has L3 VSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VSR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on L3 VSR 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 L3 VSR find?
L3 VSR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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