Caterham Seven (S3)
Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,397 cc
L7 GXGMOT history
L7 GXG is a red petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,429 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 52,429 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 GXG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 GXG was last recorded at 52,429 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,372 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,429 miles
- 2025 – 52,372 miles
- 2024 – 52,083 miles
- 2023 – 51,640 miles
- 2022 – 51,150 miles
- 2021 – 50,624 miles
- 2020 – 49,999 miles
- 2019 – 49,626 miles
- 2018 – 48,804 miles
- 2017 – 48,150 miles
- 2016 – 47,356 miles
- 2015 – 46,694 miles
- 2014 – 45,823 miles
- 2013 – 45,037 miles
- 2012 – 44,170 miles
- 2011 – 43,153 miles
- 2010 – 41,994 miles
- 2009 – 41,245 miles
- 2008 – 38,529 miles
- 2007 – 36,734 miles
- 2006 – 36,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,429 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 52,429 miles
- Test number
- 172647390508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,372 miles (+289)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 52,372 miles
- Test number
- 731124905901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,083 miles (+443)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 52,083 miles
- Test number
- 714291698892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,640 miles (+490)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 51,640 miles
- Test number
- 931572468261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,150 miles (+526)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 51,150 miles
- Test number
- 453765859141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass50,624 miles (+625)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 50,624 miles
- Test number
- 346298261241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass49,999 miles (+373)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 49,999 miles
- Test number
- 983416767746
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass49,626 miles (+822)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,626 miles
- Test number
- 295266769800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,804 miles (+654)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 48,804 miles
- Test number
- 118465929043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,150 miles (+794)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 48,150 miles
- Test number
- 917178157992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,356 miles (+662)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,356 miles
- Test number
- 432453763999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,694 miles (+871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 46,694 miles
- Test number
- 803388898450
- AdvisoryBoth front brakes have slight bind
Pass45,823 miles (+786)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 45,823 miles
- Test number
- 938533124376
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass45,037 miles (+867)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 45,037 miles
- Test number
- 896772703359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,170 miles (+1,017)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 44,170 miles
- Test number
- 409978922369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,153 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 43,153 miles
- Test number
- 949262831305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,123 miles (+1,129)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,123 miles
- Test number
- 606534891217
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass41,994 miles (+749)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 41,994 miles
- Test number
- 423010200457
- NoteSlight brake imbalance on front axle
Pass41,245 miles (+2,716)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,245 miles
- Test number
- 392364519327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,529 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,529 miles
- Test number
- 393129108341
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass36,734 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 36,734 miles
- Test number
- 252629317300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 36,591 miles
- Test number
- 570513606377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 GXG
- Does L7 GXG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GXG is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 GXG?
- The MOT on L7 GXG is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 GXG done?
- L7 GXG was recorded at 52,429 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 801 miles a year.
- Has L7 GXG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 GXG has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2011.
- Has the mileage on L7 GXG 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 L7 GXG find?
- L7 GXG passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.