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Lexus LS400

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

L5 VDHMOT history

L5 VDH is a blue petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
174,299 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VDH was last recorded at 174,299 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 3,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2019: 125,667 miles, lower than 160,468 miles on 25 Aug 2018.

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
171,089 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,210 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,299 miles
  • 2023 – 171,089 miles
  • 2022 – 168,415 miles
  • 2021 – 167,113 miles
  • 2020 – 167,107 miles
  • 2019 – 125,667 miles
  • 2018 – 160,468 miles
  • 2017 – 154,249 miles
  • 2016 – 143,914 miles
  • 2015 – 133,277 miles
  • 2014 – 121,747 miles
  • 2013 – 112,847 miles
  • 2012 – 104,541 miles
  • 2011 – 96,212 miles
  • 2010 – 91,876 miles
  • 2009 – 90,635 miles
  • 2008 – 89,537 miles
  • 2007 – 87,358 miles
  • 2006 – 85,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,299 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNs os underside rear extensive welding

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,299 miles (+3,210)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    174,299 miles
    Test number
    462478050334
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNs os underside rear extensive welding

  2. Pass171,089 miles (+66)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,089 miles
    Test number
    631612489486
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail171,023 miles (+2,608)20 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,023 miles
    Test number
    335596623804
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sill covers fitted

  4. Pass168,415 miles (+1,302)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    168,415 miles
    Test number
    254094688549
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,113 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,113 miles
    Test number
    133985658767
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail167,107 miles (+68)1 dangerous7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,107 miles
    Test number
    599126934220
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail167,039 miles (+41,372)4 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,039 miles
    Test number
    463927401066
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,667 miles (-34,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,667 miles
    Test number
    245267287753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,468 miles (+6,219)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    160,468 miles
    Test number
    734032124554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,249 miles (+10,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,249 miles
    Test number
    186220389869
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass143,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,914 miles
    Test number
    175219924064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,914 miles (+10,637)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,914 miles
    Test number
    254598496558
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass133,277 miles (+11,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    385427215100
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass121,747 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,747 miles
    Test number
    588026904190
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail121,747 miles (+8,900)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,747 miles
    Test number
    979441904124
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass112,847 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,847 miles
    Test number
    196287003163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail112,847 miles (+8,306)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,847 miles
    Test number
    347139993037
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail104,541 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    528043502111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass104,541 miles (+8,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    628833102197
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass96,212 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,212 miles
    Test number
    627822501115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,876 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,876 miles
    Test number
    552469210169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,635 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    361949979010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,537 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    711180168036
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass87,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    542152957008
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded. †Rear suspension sensor link broken, O/S/R.

  25. Fail87,358 miles (+2,047)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    971192757002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded. †Rear suspension sensor link broken, O/S/R.

  26. Pass85,311 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    994868946094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSenser broken on o/s/r suspension

Questions about L5 VDH

Does L5 VDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 VDH expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 VDH?
The MOT on L5 VDH expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 VDH done?
L5 VDH was recorded at 174,299 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has L5 VDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VDH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 VDH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 VDH find?
L5 VDH passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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