Caterham Seven (S3)
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,599 cc
L7 LOTMOT history
L7 LOT is a blue petrol Caterham Seven (S3) first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 17,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 17,850 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 LOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Caterham
- Model
- Seven (S3)
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 LOT was last recorded at 17,850 miles on 18 May 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 17,741 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 109 miles
- Average per year
- 547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 17,850 miles
- 2025 – 17,741 miles
- 2024 – 17,498 miles
- 2023 – 16,961 miles
- 2022 – 16,110 miles
- 2021 – 15,044 miles
- 2020 – 14,779 miles
- 2019 – 14,134 miles
- 2014 – 13,646 miles
- 2012 – 13,574 miles
- 2011 – 12,478 miles
- 2010 – 11,573 miles
- 2009 – 8,711 miles
- 2008 – 7,518 miles
- 2007 – 7,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass17,850 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass17,850 miles (+109)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 17,850 miles
- Test number
- 250281982027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass17,741 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 17,741 miles
- Test number
- 701767195803
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light dull
Fail17,740 miles (+242)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,740 miles
- Test number
- 752301375533
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake lever slight tight
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre under inflated
- AdvisoryReverse light dull
Pass17,498 miles (+537)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 17,498 miles
- Test number
- 312878395419
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass16,961 miles (+851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 16,961 miles
- Test number
- 819168550571
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass16,110 miles (+1,066)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 16,110 miles
- Test number
- 901955624304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,044 miles (+265)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 15,044 miles
- Test number
- 212005252863
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass14,779 miles (+16)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 14,779 miles
- Test number
- 287698299475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail14,763 miles (+629)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,763 miles
- Test number
- 750584342161
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass14,134 miles (+488)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 14,134 miles
- Test number
- 617204805063
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tack control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass13,646 miles (+72)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 13,646 miles
- Test number
- 265444554429
- NoteBattery loose
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteMovement in offside rear half shaft
- NotePlay in nearside rear wheel bearing
- NotePlay in steering column
Pass13,574 miles (+1,096)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 13,574 miles
- Test number
- 106201332152
- NoteFront tyres getting low
- NoteHandbrake only just passing
- NoteOffside rear brake slightly tight
- NoteSlight play in steering post
- NoteTyre size 185/70/13
Pass12,478 miles (+18)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 12,478 miles
- Test number
- 659041531143
- NoteNearside front steering rack gaitor cracking
- NoteOil leak from engine
Fail12,460 miles (+887)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,460 miles
- Test number
- 818679021161
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front steering rack gaitor cracking
- NoteOil leak from engine
Pass11,573 miles (+2,862)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 11,573 miles
- Test number
- 871265920101
- NoteN/s/f shocker damp
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
- NotePlay in rear wheel bearings on load test
- NoteSlight oil leak at filter housing
Pass8,711 miles (+1,193)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 8,711 miles
- Test number
- 601068099021
- NoteBattery held down with cords
- NoteNearside steering rack boot starting to split
- NoteOil leak from engine
- NoteSlight play in offside front and rear wheel bearings
- NoteSlight play in rack
- NoteSump damaged
Pass7,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 7,518 miles
- Test number
- 141888788436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,518 miles (+97)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,518 miles
- Test number
- 600098188019
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Pass7,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 7,421 miles
- Test number
- 923387417183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 LOT
- Does L7 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 LOT is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 LOT?
- The MOT on L7 LOT is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 LOT done?
- L7 LOT was recorded at 17,850 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 547 miles a year.
- Has L7 LOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 LOT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 LOT 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 LOT find?
- L7 LOT passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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