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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L5 OTUMOT history

L5 OTU is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L5 OTU blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,654 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OTU was last recorded at 70,654 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,902 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
752 miles
Average per year
2,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,654 miles
  • 2024 – 69,084 miles
  • 2023 – 68,213 miles
  • 2022 – 67,830 miles
  • 2021 – 67,275 miles
  • 2020 – 66,547 miles
  • 2019 – 63,720 miles
  • 2018 – 62,596 miles
  • 2017 – 61,343 miles
  • 2016 – 60,103 miles
  • 2015 – 57,614 miles
  • 2014 – 55,933 miles
  • 2013 – 53,225 miles
  • 2012 – 50,346 miles
  • 2010 – 42,436 miles
  • 2009 – 35,349 miles
  • 2008 – 28,807 miles
  • 2007 – 22,450 miles
  • 2006 – 14,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,654 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,654 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,654 miles
    Test number
    332549844664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,902 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    787107900098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,084 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,084 miles
    Test number
    112507072962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,213 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    839583946014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,830 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,830 miles
    Test number
    626979147560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,275 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    399417924675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,547 miles (+2,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    824586704862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass63,720 miles (+1,124)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    769017919212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass62,596 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,596 miles
    Test number
    676208480272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,343 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    514117867318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,103 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,103 miles
    Test number
    208445015135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,614 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    387740205170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,933 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    816082604159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,225 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    456176603121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,346 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,346 miles
    Test number
    265651302464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,436 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,436 miles
    Test number
    520083460282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,349 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    942085459286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,807 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,807 miles
    Test number
    491103248246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,450 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,450 miles
    Test number
    520837737286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,524 miles
    Test number
    351181066456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 OTU

Does L5 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OTU is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 OTU?
The MOT on L5 OTU is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OTU done?
L5 OTU was recorded at 70,654 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,933 miles a year.
Has L5 OTU ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 OTU has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 OTU 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 L5 OTU find?
L5 OTU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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