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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

L7 OTUMOT history

L7 OTU is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 14 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L7 OTU grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,290 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 OTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 OTU was last recorded at 59,290 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,281 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,290 miles
  • 2025 – 59,281 miles
  • 2024 – 59,255 miles
  • 2023 – 59,246 miles
  • 2022 – 59,171 miles
  • 2021 – 59,165 miles
  • 2020 – 59,067 miles
  • 2019 – 59,032 miles
  • 2018 – 59,011 miles
  • 2017 – 58,802 miles
  • 2016 – 57,173 miles
  • 2015 – 55,710 miles
  • 2014 – 54,458 miles
  • 2013 – 52,772 miles
  • 2011 – 48,667 miles
  • 2010 – 42,505 miles
  • 2009 – 36,114 miles
  • 2008 – 23,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,290 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,290 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,290 miles
    Test number
    827205921950
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass59,281 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,281 miles
    Test number
    871510808994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass59,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,255 miles
    Test number
    153394861022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,255 miles (+9)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,255 miles
    Test number
    269406443358
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass59,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    237448284978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,246 miles (+75)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    396758810957
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass59,171 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    579494081443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail59,171 miles (+6)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    913137461566
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass59,165 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    842951036231
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass59,067 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    555249488693
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass59,032 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,032 miles
    Test number
    108512049026
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass59,011 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,011 miles
    Test number
    411739688324
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass58,802 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    547661401875
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass57,173 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,173 miles
    Test number
    549351756476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,172 miles (+1,462)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,172 miles
    Test number
    465626138184
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  16. Pass55,710 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    878552885154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,458 miles (+1,686)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    328441694177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass52,772 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    645199353124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,667 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    715096851329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,505 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,505 miles
    Test number
    602146150302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,294 miles (+6,180)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    812623840385
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs in poor condition

  22. Pass36,114 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,114 miles
    Test number
    481827939375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,522 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,522 miles
    Test number
    722767129197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,058 miles
    Test number
    272921268421
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L7 OTU

Does L7 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 OTU is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 OTU?
The MOT on L7 OTU is valid until 6 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 OTU done?
L7 OTU was recorded at 59,290 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 1,995 miles a year.
Has L7 OTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 OTU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 OTU 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 OTU find?
L7 OTU passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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