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Lexus GS300

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,997 cc

L8 XOSMOT history

L8 XOS is a blue petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 1 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,295 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XOS was last recorded at 117,295 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,264 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,031 miles
Average per year
2,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,295 miles
  • 2025 – 115,264 miles
  • 2024 – 112,834 miles
  • 2023 – 110,443 miles
  • 2022 – 108,249 miles
  • 2021 – 106,802 miles
  • 2019 – 101,972 miles
  • 2018 – 99,837 miles
  • 2017 – 98,209 miles
  • 2016 – 96,492 miles
  • 2015 – 94,866 miles
  • 2014 – 93,072 miles
  • 2013 – 91,670 miles
  • 2012 – 89,476 miles
  • 2011 – 87,069 miles
  • 2010 – 85,778 miles
  • 2008 – 79,138 miles
  • 2007 – 72,321 miles
  • 2006 – 66,620 miles
  • 2005 – 60,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front tyre perishing plus feathering on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,295 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,295 miles
    Test number
    610529983517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,264 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    448953105364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,834 miles (+2,391)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,834 miles
    Test number
    598192978785
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,443 miles (+2,194)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,443 miles
    Test number
    946957244233
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,249 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,249 miles
    Test number
    406912685308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,802 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,802 miles
    Test number
    746186962292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,972 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,972 miles
    Test number
    305955660210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,837 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,837 miles
    Test number
    784035657850
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing plus feathering on edges

  9. Fail99,808 miles (+1,599)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,808 miles
    Test number
    621936888973
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing plus feathering on edges

  10. Pass98,209 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    788954076237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass96,492 miles (+1,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,492 miles
    Test number
    791507374384
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass94,866 miles (+1,794)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    395448045176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass93,072 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    235330454131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,670 miles (+2,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,670 miles
    Test number
    945324253100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,476 miles (+2,407)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,476 miles
    Test number
    895002452131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail87,069 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    546585741164
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass87,069 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    586595541194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,778 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,778 miles
    Test number
    481692730167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,138 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    752576428398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,321 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    623018147273
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass72,321 miles (+5,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    653838547269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass66,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    630545636246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,620 miles (+6,604)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    723174436265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front tyre 1.6mm

  24. Pass60,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    354381135230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 XOS

Does L8 XOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XOS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XOS?
The MOT on L8 XOS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 XOS done?
L8 XOS was recorded at 117,295 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,786 miles a year.
Has L8 XOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XOS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 XOS 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 L8 XOS find?
L8 XOS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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