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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

L40 OSWMOT history

L40 OSW is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 19 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,631 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 OSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 OSW was last recorded at 158,631 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 3,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,179 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,452 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,631 miles
  • 2024 – 155,179 miles
  • 2023 – 152,113 miles
  • 2022 – 148,043 miles
  • 2021 – 147,133 miles
  • 2019 – 147,040 miles
  • 2018 – 143,706 miles
  • 2017 – 133,675 miles
  • 2016 – 120,974 miles
  • 2015 – 117,399 miles
  • 2014 – 116,122 miles
  • 2010 – 107,143 miles
  • 2006 – 106,364 miles
  • 2005 – 103,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,631 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,631 miles (+3,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,631 miles
    Test number
    831578539382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,179 miles
    Test number
    340633984730
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,179 miles (+3,066)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,179 miles
    Test number
    767966340781
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,113 miles (+4,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,113 miles
    Test number
    581833056702
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,043 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,043 miles
    Test number
    882532931348
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers preventing full inspection

  6. Fail148,041 miles (+908)9 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,041 miles
    Test number
    567673926788
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers preventing full inspection

  7. Pass147,133 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    147,133 miles
    Test number
    670887395065
    • AdvisoryRear axel showing signs of corrosion not excessive.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes chowing signs of corrosion.

  8. Pass147,040 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,040 miles
    Test number
    842546441956
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail147,040 miles (+3,334)1 repaired3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,040 miles
    Test number
    258863292661
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass143,706 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,706 miles
    Test number
    831532010342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,675 miles (+12,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,675 miles
    Test number
    869624865998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass120,974 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,974 miles
    Test number
    127016023002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,399 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    108093285079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,122 miles (+8,979)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,122 miles
    Test number
    155085354488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCan not inspect front to rear brake pipes due to cover

  15. Pass107,143 miles (+779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,143 miles
    Test number
    744104580089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass106,364 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    106,364 miles
    Test number
    962329436374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    103,299 miles
    Test number
    883661345387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 OSW

Does L40 OSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 OSW expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 OSW?
The MOT on L40 OSW expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 OSW done?
L40 OSW was recorded at 158,631 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has L40 OSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 OSW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 OSW 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 OSW find?
L40 OSW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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