Lotus Exige
Orange · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
L60 LEAMOT history
L60 LEA is an orange petrol Lotus Exige first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 64,284 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 774 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L60 LEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Exige
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 3 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L60 LEA was last recorded at 64,284 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,774 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 510 miles
- Average per year
- 774 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,284 miles
- 2025 – 63,774 miles
- 2024 – 63,356 miles
- 2023 – 63,214 miles
- 2022 – 62,849 miles
- 2020 – 62,688 miles
- 2019 – 62,046 miles
- 2018 – 62,005 miles
- 2017 – 61,713 miles
- 2016 – 61,416 miles
- 2015 – 60,886 miles
- 2014 – 60,294 miles
- 2013 – 59,274 miles
- 2012 – 58,120 miles
- 2011 – 56,285 miles
- 2010 – 53,111 miles
- 2009 – 52,975 miles
- 2008 – 51,066 miles
- 2007 – 49,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,284 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard
Failure5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,284 miles (+510)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 64,284 miles
- Test number
- 390053779229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,774 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 63,774 miles
- Test number
- 678891901294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,356 miles (+142)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 63,356 miles
- Test number
- 465268187126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,214 miles (+365)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 63,214 miles
- Test number
- 107746489679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,849 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 62,849 miles
- Test number
- 955361669611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 62,688 miles
- Test number
- 425237064788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,677 miles (+631)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,677 miles
- Test number
- 872762434304
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass62,046 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,046 miles
- Test number
- 780330485884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,005 miles (+292)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,005 miles
- Test number
- 349794876588
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass61,713 miles (+297)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,713 miles
- Test number
- 142896515308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,416 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 61,416 miles
- Test number
- 464548922152
- 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)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail61,402 miles (+516)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,402 miles
- Test number
- 904120786430
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- 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)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass60,886 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,886 miles
- Test number
- 993947574559
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner joints
Fail60,886 miles (+592)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,886 miles
- Test number
- 150392870896
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner joints
Pass60,294 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 60,294 miles
- Test number
- 316034614264
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail60,293 miles (+1,019)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,293 miles
- Test number
- 987374314228
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass59,274 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 59,274 miles
- Test number
- 258449293424
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fail59,273 miles (+1,153)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,273 miles
- Test number
- 299347093466
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,120 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,120 miles
- Test number
- 368539992141
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Fail58,120 miles (+1,835)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,120 miles
- Test number
- 355018092179
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Pass56,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 56,285 miles
- Test number
- 499173991132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,285 miles (+3,174)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,285 miles
- Test number
- 655803781102
- FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass53,111 miles (+136)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 53,111 miles
- Test number
- 330450330197
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSlight play nearside steering rack end
Pass52,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,975 miles
- Test number
- 254199299035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,975 miles (+1,909)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,975 miles
- Test number
- 701319899005
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass51,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 51,066 miles
- Test number
- 560369598001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,066 miles (+1,655)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,066 miles
- Test number
- 691499098083
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass49,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 49,411 miles
- Test number
- 921440527066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L60 LEA
- Does L60 LEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L60 LEA is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L60 LEA?
- The MOT on L60 LEA is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L60 LEA done?
- L60 LEA was recorded at 64,284 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 774 miles a year.
- Has L60 LEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L60 LEA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on L60 LEA 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 L60 LEA find?
- L60 LEA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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