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Lexus SC430

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,293 cc

L5 XMWMOT history

L5 XMW is a silver petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,744 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XMW was last recorded at 166,744 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,737 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,744 miles
  • 2025 – 163,593 miles
  • 2024 – 161,214 miles
  • 2023 – 158,292 miles
  • 2022 – 155,781 miles
  • 2021 – 152,846 miles
  • 2020 – 150,453 miles
  • 2019 – 145,863 miles
  • 2018 – 141,561 miles
  • 2017 – 137,199 miles
  • 2016 – 131,651 miles
  • 2015 – 125,835 miles
  • 2014 – 123,204 miles
  • 2013 – 121,366 miles
  • 2012 – 119,090 miles
  • 2011 – 109,065 miles
  • 2010 – 90,854 miles
  • 2009 – 71,140 miles
  • 2008 – 67,688 miles
  • 2007 – 56,033 miles
  • 2006 – 43,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,744 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor and rear of sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring views

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,744 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,744 miles
    Test number
    511412082604
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail166,737 miles (+3,144)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,737 miles
    Test number
    262384800618
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,593 miles (+2,379)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    163,593 miles
    Test number
    850397854500
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,214 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,214 miles
    Test number
    574662022554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail161,196 miles (+2,904)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,196 miles
    Test number
    675781366959
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass158,292 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,292 miles
    Test number
    259074730319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,781 miles (+2,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,781 miles
    Test number
    335635080290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor and rear of sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake pedal travel

  8. Pass152,846 miles (+2,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    152,846 miles
    Test number
    958055292058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor and rear of sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass150,453 miles (+4,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,453 miles
    Test number
    575584645340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass145,863 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,863 miles
    Test number
    532736121480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,561 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,561 miles
    Test number
    208282915366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,199 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,199 miles
    Test number
    458090875224
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring views

  13. Fail137,112 miles (+5,461)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,112 miles
    Test number
    112966155796
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring views

  14. Pass131,651 miles (+85)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    468896121438
    • Advisory(Tyre pressure monitoring system light on indicating a fault)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (outer) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

  15. Fail131,566 miles (+5,731)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,566 miles
    Test number
    152627572739
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective Light on dash (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  16. Pass125,835 miles (+2,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,835 miles
    Test number
    487017365032
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass123,204 miles (+1,838)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,204 miles
    Test number
    666155584080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass121,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,366 miles
    Test number
    895184983058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,365 miles (+2,275)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,365 miles
    Test number
    196994083043
    • FailureFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  20. Pass119,090 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    688256182060
    • NoteVehicle underdoor corrosion around rear axle mounts not exessive

  21. Fail119,090 miles (+10,025)1 dangerous1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    275336182067
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle underdoor corrosion around rear axle mounts not exessive

  22. Pass109,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    887583781087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,065 miles (+18,211)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    567702581043
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  24. Pass90,854 miles (+19,714)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,854 miles
    Test number
    474951780021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,140 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    374474289022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,688 miles (+11,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    474718588275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass56,033 miles (+12,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,033 miles
    Test number
    700279087279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  28. Pass43,761 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,761 miles
    Test number
    310766196201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    971666286092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XMW

Does L5 XMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XMW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XMW?
The MOT on L5 XMW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XMW done?
L5 XMW was recorded at 166,744 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,144 miles a year.
Has L5 XMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XMW has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 XMW 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 XMW find?
L5 XMW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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