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Lexus LS400

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 3,969 cc

L56 GWNMOT history

L56 GWN is a black petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 21 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 18,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
18,171 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 GWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 GWN was last recorded at 18,171 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2008: 2,359 miles, lower than 97,500 miles on 11 Aug 2007.

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
17,448 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,171 miles
  • 2025 – 17,448 miles
  • 2024 – 17,093 miles
  • 2023 – 16,743 miles
  • 2022 – 16,504 miles
  • 2021 – 16,279 miles
  • 2020 – 16,147 miles
  • 2019 – 15,759 miles
  • 2018 – 15,200 miles
  • 2017 – 14,731 miles
  • 2016 – 14,132 miles
  • 2015 – 13,351 miles
  • 2014 – 12,388 miles
  • 2013 – 11,589 miles
  • 2012 – 10,596 miles
  • 2011 – 9,505 miles
  • 2010 – 8,160 miles
  • 2009 – 5,470 miles
  • 2008 – 2,399 miles
  • 2007 – 97,500 miles
  • 2006 – 95,479 miles
  • 2005 – 89,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,171 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass18,171 miles (+723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    18,171 miles
    Test number
    587949525204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass17,448 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    17,448 miles
    Test number
    370585113812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    17,093 miles
    Test number
    803141469587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail17,093 miles (+350)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,093 miles
    Test number
    569820058807
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass16,743 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    16,743 miles
    Test number
    534860623272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass16,504 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    558324195426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass16,279 miles (+132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    16,279 miles
    Test number
    480410378557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass16,147 miles (+388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    16,147 miles
    Test number
    213094604878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass15,759 miles (+559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    15,759 miles
    Test number
    821232538703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass15,200 miles (+469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    15,200 miles
    Test number
    173780787626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass14,731 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    14,731 miles
    Test number
    515829875657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail14,731 miles (+599)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,731 miles
    Test number
    683965908592
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass14,132 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,132 miles
    Test number
    918647222629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass13,351 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,351 miles
    Test number
    380074633147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail13,351 miles (+963)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,351 miles
    Test number
    526928443454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail12,388 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,388 miles
    Test number
    189791744280
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  17. Pass12,388 miles (+799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,388 miles
    Test number
    495461744251
    • 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)

  18. Pass11,589 miles (+993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,589 miles
    Test number
    196445133237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  19. Pass10,596 miles (+1,091)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,596 miles
    Test number
    487228122280
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass9,505 miles (+1,345)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    9,505 miles
    Test number
    249545231276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass8,160 miles (+2,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    8,160 miles
    Test number
    843933720205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass5,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    5,470 miles
    Test number
    522032239226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Fail5,470 miles (+3,071)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,470 miles
    Test number
    680822739227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass2,399 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    2,399 miles
    Test number
    360885448400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail2,359 miles (-95,141)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,359 miles
    Test number
    530891348245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass97,500 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    752263827259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,152 miles (+1,673)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    97,152 miles
    Test number
    543478307131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic covers over outer sills & under side of engine compartment. unable to check components.

  28. Pass95,479 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    95,479 miles
    Test number
    491157926262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass89,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    863069225232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L56 GWN

Does L56 GWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L56 GWN is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L56 GWN?
The MOT on L56 GWN is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L56 GWN done?
L56 GWN was recorded at 18,171 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
Has L56 GWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 GWN has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L56 GWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L56 GWN find?
L56 GWN passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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