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Toyota Celica

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,794 cc

L8 LTSMOT history

L8 LTS is a silver petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,416 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LTS was last recorded at 54,416 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2008: 27,589 miles, lower than 29,586 miles on 27 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,385 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,416 miles
  • 2025 – 53,131 miles
  • 2024 – 52,145 miles
  • 2023 – 51,630 miles
  • 2022 – 51,379 miles
  • 2021 – 50,958 miles
  • 2020 – 50,881 miles
  • 2019 – 50,748 miles
  • 2018 – 50,495 miles
  • 2017 – 50,069 miles
  • 2016 – 49,324 miles
  • 2015 – 48,658 miles
  • 2014 – 47,706 miles
  • 2013 – 45,137 miles
  • 2012 – 44,095 miles
  • 2011 – 42,612 miles
  • 2010 – 38,436 miles
  • 2009 – 31,716 miles
  • 2008 – 27,589 miles
  • 2007 – 22,548 miles
  • 2006 – 18,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,416 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront & Rear suspension corroded. Some underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,416 miles (+31)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    287703939675
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear suspension corroded. Some underbody corrosion

  2. Fail54,385 miles (+1,254)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,385 miles
    Test number
    765951151422
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective NS & OS - smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear suspension corroded. Some underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perishing - 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,131 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    53,131 miles
    Test number
    603791146726
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryTailgate struts are weak

  4. Pass52,145 miles (+515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    936580686210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Pass51,630 miles (+251)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,630 miles
    Test number
    572935503175
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts behind wheel corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear control arms corroded

  6. Pass51,379 miles (+421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,379 miles
    Test number
    786979506845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills both sides slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass50,958 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,958 miles
    Test number
    318586307818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,881 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    694630145183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,748 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    872344647771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,495 miles (+426)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,495 miles
    Test number
    561536547497
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass50,069 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,069 miles
    Test number
    243541575471
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass49,324 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    910512593762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,658 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,658 miles
    Test number
    545606735210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,706 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,706 miles
    Test number
    706952544226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,137 miles (+1,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,137 miles
    Test number
    485821743211
    • NoteFront brake disc's have surface corrosion on inner faces

  16. Pass44,095 miles (+1,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    836535542245
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,612 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,612 miles
    Test number
    427094141219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,436 miles (+6,720)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    390394140245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront rear brake discs have light pitting/corrosion on inner surface

  19. Pass31,716 miles (+4,127)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,716 miles
    Test number
    324436349488
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs are discoloured
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades streaking and smearing

  20. Pass27,589 miles (-1,997)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    580771448257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,586 miles (+7,038)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,586 miles
    Test number
    553390948279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass22,548 miles (+4,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    991360147200
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass18,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,202 miles
    Test number
    324421146221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LTS

Does L8 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LTS is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LTS?
The MOT on L8 LTS is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LTS done?
L8 LTS was recorded at 54,416 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
Has L8 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LTS has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 LTS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 LTS find?
L8 LTS passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease; front & rear suspension corroded. some underbody corrosion.

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