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Lexus LS400

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

L40 OLSMOT history

L40 OLS is a grey petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,305 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 OLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 OLS was last recorded at 140,305 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,354 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,951 miles
Average per year
4,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,305 miles
  • 2025 – 136,354 miles
  • 2024 – 132,110 miles
  • 2023 – 128,391 miles
  • 2022 – 124,396 miles
  • 2021 – 120,495 miles
  • 2020 – 116,578 miles
  • 2019 – 112,844 miles
  • 2018 – 110,372 miles
  • 2017 – 110,154 miles
  • 2016 – 90,220 miles
  • 2015 – 89,796 miles
  • 2010 – 76,675 miles
  • 2009 – 68,798 miles
  • 2008 – 59,467 miles
  • 2007 – 52,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,305 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,305 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,305 miles
    Test number
    497199849695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,354 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    136,354 miles
    Test number
    698844867473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,110 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,110 miles
    Test number
    941528361119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,391 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    489953159586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,396 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    133189685868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,495 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,495 miles
    Test number
    563628735724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,578 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,578 miles
    Test number
    614852753621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,844 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    112,844 miles
    Test number
    316643317387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,372 miles
    Test number
    454407295646
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail110,372 miles (+218)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,372 miles
    Test number
    538489740671
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass110,154 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,154 miles
    Test number
    862468468943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    886772274519
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail103,315 miles (+193)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    840515698073
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear plates incorrectly spaced. (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail103,122 miles (+12,902)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,122 miles
    Test number
    760502556075
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass90,220 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,220 miles
    Test number
    731037323821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail90,145 miles (+349)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    187722576836
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail89,796 miles (+12,325)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    483439851706
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing and have tread seperation
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect front brake pads

  18. Pass77,471 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    249009915005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,675 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    634445090117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,798 miles (+9,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    511797499103
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  21. Pass59,467 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,467 miles
    Test number
    812307798171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    212773167431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 OLS

Does L40 OLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OLS is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 OLS?
The MOT on L40 OLS is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 OLS done?
L40 OLS was recorded at 140,305 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,627 miles a year.
Has L40 OLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 OLS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 OLS 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 L40 OLS find?
L40 OLS passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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