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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L70 DSXMOT history

L70 DSX is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 89,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L70 DSX blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
89,322 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DSX
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 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DSX was last recorded at 89,322 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2009: 7,936 miles, lower than 33,012 miles on 24 Feb 2009.

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
87,829 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles
Average per year
3,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,322 miles
  • 2025 – 87,829 miles
  • 2023 – 87,490 miles
  • 2022 – 87,077 miles
  • 2021 – 86,752 miles
  • 2020 – 86,447 miles
  • 2019 – 86,098 miles
  • 2018 – 85,450 miles
  • 2017 – 77,159 miles
  • 2016 – 76,087 miles
  • 2015 – 69,016 miles
  • 2014 – 58,435 miles
  • 2013 – 46,172 miles
  • 2012 – 46,124 miles
  • 2011 – 44,649 miles
  • 2010 – 39,114 miles
  • 2009 – 33,709 miles
  • 2008 – 25,377 miles
  • 2006 – 16,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,322 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,322 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,322 miles
    Test number
    704273166323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,829 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,829 miles
    Test number
    525960193969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    491862732637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,490 miles (+413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    501328424935
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass87,077 miles (+325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,077 miles
    Test number
    781801397644
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake dos not lock

  6. Pass86,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,752 miles
    Test number
    152923923183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,752 miles (+305)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,752 miles
    Test number
    590352648721
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,447 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,447 miles
    Test number
    128432319609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,098 miles (+648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,098 miles
    Test number
    545996854777
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,450 miles
    Test number
    716504856891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail85,450 miles (+8,291)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,450 miles
    Test number
    738124012824
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,159 miles
    Test number
    414674225195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail77,159 miles (+1,072)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,159 miles
    Test number
    428289425769
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass76,087 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    911629170776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,078 miles (+7,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    623494889980
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass69,016 miles (+10,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,016 miles
    Test number
    987441805271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,435 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    815821424270
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail58,433 miles (+12,261)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,433 miles
    Test number
    689501124286
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,172 miles (+48)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,172 miles
    Test number
    186411233267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass46,124 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,124 miles
    Test number
    276317402222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Fail46,119 miles (+1,470)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    396724992157
    • 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)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,649 miles (+5,535)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,649 miles
    Test number
    165958961176
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle fitted with under body tray front to back

  23. Pass39,114 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    702662970191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,108 miles (+5,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    233307360184
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass33,709 miles (+25,773)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,709 miles
    Test number
    743780279111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,936 miles (-25,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,936 miles
    Test number
    901247569151
    • 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)

  27. Pass33,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,012 miles
    Test number
    661965159024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,012 miles (+7,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,012 miles
    Test number
    271821959080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass25,377 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,377 miles
    Test number
    190799438088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder sheild covering underneath of vehicle

  30. Fail25,373 miles (+8,836)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,373 miles
    Test number
    134271238447
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder sheild covering underneath of vehicle

  31. Pass16,537 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,537 miles
    Test number
    334982666313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass14,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,672 miles
    Test number
    190319796164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 DSX

Does L70 DSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DSX is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DSX?
The MOT on L70 DSX is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DSX done?
L70 DSX was recorded at 89,322 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,762 miles a year.
Has L70 DSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DSX has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 DSX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 DSX find?
L70 DSX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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