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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

L77 XBYMOT history

L77 XBY is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 27,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L77 XBY black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
27,436 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 XBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 XBY was last recorded at 27,436 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,392 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
1,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,436 miles
  • 2024 – 27,392 miles
  • 2023 – 27,279 miles
  • 2022 – 26,998 miles
  • 2021 – 26,684 miles
  • 2020 – 26,420 miles
  • 2019 – 24,269 miles
  • 2018 – 23,057 miles
  • 2017 – 22,308 miles
  • 2016 – 20,937 miles
  • 2015 – 20,183 miles
  • 2013 – 18,824 miles
  • 2012 – 18,817 miles
  • 2011 – 17,547 miles
  • 2010 – 16,461 miles
  • 2009 – 13,958 miles
  • 2008 – 12,307 miles
  • 2007 – 11,020 miles
  • 2006 – 9,890 miles
  • 2005 – 6,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,436 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,436 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    27,436 miles
    Test number
    401115495707
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass27,392 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    27,392 miles
    Test number
    397297874600
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass27,279 miles (+281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    899559648861
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass26,998 miles (+314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    26,998 miles
    Test number
    665156605088
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass26,684 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    783887586633
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass26,420 miles (+2,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,420 miles
    Test number
    606369938563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass24,269 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    473524903049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass23,057 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,057 miles
    Test number
    393697776751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,308 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,308 miles
    Test number
    853282954932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,937 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,937 miles
    Test number
    212186037624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,183 miles (+1,359)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,183 miles
    Test number
    839713415115
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre tread

  12. Pass18,824 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,824 miles
    Test number
    678633053375
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass18,817 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,817 miles
    Test number
    547592152329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,547 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,547 miles
    Test number
    295960051359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,461 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,461 miles
    Test number
    483297530308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,958 miles (+1,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,958 miles
    Test number
    874854649342
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass12,307 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    12,307 miles
    Test number
    331425448312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,020 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,020 miles
    Test number
    724611157350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,890 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    9,890 miles
    Test number
    392915526325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    6,202 miles
    Test number
    943507225335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 XBY

Does L77 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 XBY is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L77 XBY?
The MOT on L77 XBY is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 XBY done?
L77 XBY was recorded at 27,436 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,062 miles a year.
Has L77 XBY ever failed its MOT?
No. L77 XBY has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L77 XBY 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 L77 XBY find?
L77 XBY passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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