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Lexus LS430

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 4,293 cc

L5 VVTMOT history

L5 VVT is a red petrol Lexus LS430 first used on 2 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,885 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS430
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VVT was last recorded at 145,885 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 8,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,465 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,420 miles
Average per year
4,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,885 miles
  • 2025 – 137,465 miles
  • 2024 – 135,653 miles
  • 2023 – 129,270 miles
  • 2022 – 121,091 miles
  • 2021 – 115,103 miles
  • 2020 – 110,419 miles
  • 2019 – 106,534 miles
  • 2018 – 104,998 miles
  • 2017 – 103,119 miles
  • 2016 – 100,637 miles
  • 2015 – 98,072 miles
  • 2014 – 96,139 miles
  • 2013 – 94,202 miles
  • 2012 – 91,139 miles
  • 2011 – 86,994 miles
  • 2010 – 85,070 miles
  • 2009 – 79,195 miles
  • 2008 – 73,088 miles
  • 2007 – 66,377 miles
  • 2006 – 62,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,885 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,885 miles (+8,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,885 miles
    Test number
    444206976105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass137,465 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,465 miles
    Test number
    761885282751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,390 miles (+1,737)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,390 miles
    Test number
    624838226500
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  4. Pass135,653 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,653 miles
    Test number
    744023282325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,399 miles (+6,129)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,399 miles
    Test number
    547790900298
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,270 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,270 miles
    Test number
    188981248322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    254133197625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail121,091 miles (+5,988)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    760405865951
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass115,103 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,103 miles
    Test number
    132775276008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,419 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,419 miles
    Test number
    281915386157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,534 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    580661523147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,998 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,998 miles
    Test number
    429005909745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass103,119 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,119 miles
    Test number
    655429613816
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
  14. Pass100,637 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,637 miles
    Test number
    567787892889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,072 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    346722005470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,139 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,139 miles
    Test number
    758903804286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    886335183128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,202 miles (+3,063)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    146304083146
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass91,139 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,139 miles
    Test number
    576233102298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,017 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    898187312047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,994 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    586468211010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,070 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    261905570036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,195 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    170676379040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,088 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    112946268485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,377 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    954525077022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    101786276079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VVT

Does L5 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VVT is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VVT?
The MOT on L5 VVT is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VVT done?
L5 VVT was recorded at 145,885 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,112 miles a year.
Has L5 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VVT has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 VVT 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 VVT find?
L5 VVT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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