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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L70 SEEMOT history

L70 SEE is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 30,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L70 SEE grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
30,710 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SEE was last recorded at 30,710 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2009: 21,873 miles, lower than 21,961 miles on 22 Apr 2009.
  • 12 Jun 2012: 22,408 miles, lower than 22,506 miles on 12 May 2011.

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
30,029 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
681 miles
Average per year
697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,710 miles
  • 2025 – 30,029 miles
  • 2024 – 28,473 miles
  • 2023 – 27,650 miles
  • 2022 – 26,581 miles
  • 2021 – 24,065 miles
  • 2020 – 23,558 miles
  • 2018 – 23,425 miles
  • 2014 – 23,042 miles
  • 2013 – 22,817 miles
  • 2012 – 22,408 miles
  • 2011 – 22,506 miles
  • 2010 – 22,104 miles
  • 2009 – 21,873 miles
  • 2008 – 21,136 miles
  • 2007 – 19,326 miles
  • 2006 – 16,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,710 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,710 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    347966112249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,029 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    30,029 miles
    Test number
    490674722265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,473 miles (+823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    28,473 miles
    Test number
    440967397557
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fl;exi (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass27,650 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,650 miles
    Test number
    795488325696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,581 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,581 miles
    Test number
    441177202271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,065 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    496832747084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    23,558 miles
    Test number
    852802908035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail23,558 miles (+133)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,558 miles
    Test number
    113910891667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing inside mirror missing (3.3 (a))

  9. Pass23,425 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,425 miles
    Test number
    495613487454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,042 miles (+225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,042 miles
    Test number
    477240674193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass22,817 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    846014163148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,408 miles
    Test number
    165685662168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,408 miles (-98)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,408 miles
    Test number
    209964662110
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  14. Pass22,506 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,506 miles
    Test number
    476232831190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,104 miles (+231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,104 miles
    Test number
    802196410148
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing inside edge

  16. Pass21,873 miles (-88)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,873 miles
    Test number
    262374619101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,961 miles (+825)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,961 miles
    Test number
    842382319149
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass21,136 miles (+1,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,136 miles
    Test number
    240433698058
    • NoteSmall front number plate fitted

  19. Pass19,326 miles (+2,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,326 miles
    Test number
    370004907190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,479 miles
    Test number
    610614746043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,473 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    360504346094
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about L70 SEE

Does L70 SEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SEE is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 SEE?
The MOT on L70 SEE is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SEE done?
L70 SEE was recorded at 30,710 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 697 miles a year.
Has L70 SEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SEE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L70 SEE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 SEE find?
L70 SEE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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