Mitsubishi Lancer
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
L3 XTWMOT history
L3 XTW is a silver diesel Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,175 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 115,175 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,292 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 XTW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Lancer
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 XTW was last recorded at 115,175 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 3,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Dec 2015: 49,942 miles, lower than 59,954 miles on 13 Sept 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,018 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,157 miles
- Average per year
- 6,292 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,175 miles
- 2024 – 109,173 miles
- 2022 – 104,834 miles
- 2021 – 98,474 miles
- 2020 – 91,190 miles
- 2019 – 84,839 miles
- 2018 – 77,789 miles
- 2017 – 68,110 miles
- 2016 – 57,985 miles
- 2015 – 49,942 miles
- 2014 – 59,954 miles
- 2013 – 37,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,175 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,175 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 115,175 miles
- Test number
- 169896463446
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail115,175 miles (+3,157)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,175 miles
- Test number
- 438165795301
- Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,018 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 112,018 miles
- Test number
- 248912730460
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail112,018 miles (+2,845)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,018 miles
- Test number
- 863122715333
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,173 miles (+4,339)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 109,173 miles
- Test number
- 160330497535
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,834 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,834 miles
- Test number
- 746375470625
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases into silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fail104,831 miles (+6,357)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,831 miles
- Test number
- 152946799554
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases into silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass98,474 miles (+7,284)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 98,474 miles
- Test number
- 940046081565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,190 miles (+6,351)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 91,190 miles
- Test number
- 115478628390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,839 miles (+7,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 84,839 miles
- Test number
- 820710765851
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,789 miles (+9,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 77,789 miles
- Test number
- 318515220261
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 68,110 miles
- Test number
- 340727518872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,110 miles (+10,125)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,110 miles
- Test number
- 395505466481
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
Pass57,985 miles (+8,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 57,985 miles
- Test number
- 408090341195
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass49,942 miles (-10,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 49,942 miles
- Test number
- 268207760471
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,954 miles (+22,562)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,954 miles
- Test number
- 348146754240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 37,392 miles
- Test number
- 898475713259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 XTW
- Does L3 XTW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XTW is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L3 XTW?
- The MOT on L3 XTW is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 XTW done?
- L3 XTW was recorded at 115,175 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 6,292 miles a year.
- Has L3 XTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 XTW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 XTW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L3 XTW find?
- L3 XTW passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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