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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

L3 XYBMOT history

L3 XYB is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

L3 XYB red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
87,394 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XYB was last recorded at 87,394 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2009: 49,883 miles, lower than 420,878 miles on 16 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,676 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
718 miles
Average per year
2,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,394 miles
  • 2024 – 86,676 miles
  • 2019 – 82,152 miles
  • 2018 – 77,950 miles
  • 2017 – 73,707 miles
  • 2016 – 72,810 miles
  • 2015 – 70,567 miles
  • 2014 – 69,893 miles
  • 2013 – 67,737 miles
  • 2012 – 65,736 miles
  • 2011 – 60,745 miles
  • 2010 – 57,199 miles
  • 2009 – 49,883 miles
  • 2008 – 420,878 miles
  • 2007 – 41,884 miles
  • 2006 – 39,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,394 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,394 miles (+718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,394 miles
    Test number
    376200497257
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,676 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    573780721206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,152 miles (+4,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    156801457054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass77,950 miles (+4,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,950 miles
    Test number
    847602455027
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass73,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,707 miles
    Test number
    852663086848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,707 miles (+897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,707 miles
    Test number
    740672102863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass72,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,810 miles
    Test number
    326444791820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,810 miles (+2,243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,810 miles
    Test number
    122168694283
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass70,567 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    238763855434
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail70,567 miles (+674)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    469223455158
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail69,893 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    206448054418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass69,893 miles (+2,156)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    828668654151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass67,737 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    278231063150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,736 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    509823362123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,745 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    625230671039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,199 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,199 miles
    Test number
    584050310112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,883 miles
    Test number
    121054789474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,883 miles (-370,995)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,883 miles
    Test number
    364244689024
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  19. Pass420,878 miles (+378,136)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    420,878 miles
    Test number
    220138368438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,742 miles (+858)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    474004268120
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass41,884 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,884 miles
    Test number
    860332377115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,106 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,106 miles
    Test number
    423398266166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,099 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,099 miles
    Test number
    941224666187
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L3 XYB

Does L3 XYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 XYB expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 XYB?
The MOT on L3 XYB expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 XYB done?
L3 XYB was recorded at 87,394 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
Has L3 XYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XYB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L3 XYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 XYB find?
L3 XYB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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