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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L7 USRMOT history

L7 USR is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L7 USR silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,502 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 USR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 USR was last recorded at 78,502 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,124 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
3,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,502 miles
  • 2025 – 78,124 miles
  • 2024 – 77,794 miles
  • 2023 – 77,035 miles
  • 2022 – 72,618 miles
  • 2021 – 66,290 miles
  • 2019 – 56,289 miles
  • 2017 – 50,267 miles
  • 2016 – 48,129 miles
  • 2015 – 45,953 miles
  • 2014 – 43,239 miles
  • 2013 – 36,831 miles
  • 2012 – 29,880 miles
  • 2011 – 20,589 miles
  • 2010 – 17,154 miles
  • 2009 – 14,557 miles
  • 2008 – 11,176 miles
  • 2007 – 7,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,502 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,502 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,502 miles
    Test number
    764495778142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,124 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,124 miles
    Test number
    104420695388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass77,794 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,794 miles
    Test number
    527183209821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,035 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    928443688383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,618 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    521884806442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,290 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,290 miles
    Test number
    520391696177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,289 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    963374235691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,042 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    341224791135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,267 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,267 miles
    Test number
    183635512981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,129 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    355791358446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,953 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    406320813353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,239 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,239 miles
    Test number
    386743924383
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail43,239 miles (+6,408)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,239 miles
    Test number
    596903324377
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass36,831 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    386758313398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,880 miles (+9,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,880 miles
    Test number
    108331212351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass20,589 miles (+3,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,589 miles
    Test number
    765782611388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass17,154 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,154 miles
    Test number
    953567100338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,557 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,557 miles
    Test number
    360354029350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,176 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,176 miles
    Test number
    534926708356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    7,307 miles
    Test number
    932004407391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 USR

Does L7 USR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 USR is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 USR?
The MOT on L7 USR is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 USR done?
L7 USR was recorded at 78,502 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
Has L7 USR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 USR has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on L7 USR 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 USR find?
L7 USR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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