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Lexus GS300

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,995 cc

L9 EXUMOT history

L9 EXU is a blue petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,873 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 EXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 EXU was last recorded at 165,873 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,782 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
6,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,873 miles
  • 2024 – 160,931 miles
  • 2023 – 156,863 miles
  • 2022 – 152,710 miles
  • 2021 – 149,224 miles
  • 2020 – 145,124 miles
  • 2019 – 141,130 miles
  • 2018 – 133,696 miles
  • 2017 – 125,970 miles
  • 2016 – 119,234 miles
  • 2015 – 109,544 miles
  • 2014 – 101,466 miles
  • 2013 – 91,413 miles
  • 2012 – 80,698 miles
  • 2011 – 71,609 miles
  • 2010 – 65,310 miles
  • 2009 – 57,292 miles
  • 2008 – 48,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,873 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 guards fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Bonnet struts weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,873 miles (+91)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,873 miles
    Test number
    893647416613
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail165,782 miles (+4,851)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,782 miles
    Test number
    930113593185
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass160,931 miles (+4,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,931 miles
    Test number
    955143129454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,863 miles (+4,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,863 miles
    Test number
    790790828271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,710 miles (+3,486)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,710 miles
    Test number
    426733143751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on under guard (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted

  6. Pass149,224 miles (+4,100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,224 miles
    Test number
    154232126156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass145,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,124 miles
    Test number
    875450202513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted

  8. Fail145,124 miles (+3,994)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,124 miles
    Test number
    319580317324
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted

  9. Pass141,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,130 miles
    Test number
    495545469661
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted

  10. Fail141,130 miles (+7,434)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,130 miles
    Test number
    115629403939
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted

  11. Pass133,696 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,696 miles
    Test number
    969875334864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,970 miles (+6,736)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,970 miles
    Test number
    167464757719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass119,234 miles (+9,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,234 miles
    Test number
    801838964944
    • AdvisorySill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  14. Pass109,544 miles (+8,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    282688184511
    • AdvisorySill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of componants

  15. Pass101,466 miles (+10,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,466 miles
    Test number
    755471134313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,413 miles (+10,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    727137713398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,698 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    289684622311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,609 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,609 miles
    Test number
    315157921338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,310 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    971780040385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,280 miles (+7,988)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    153169520385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,292 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    610379129354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,839 miles
    Test number
    891773258305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L9 EXU

Does L9 EXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 EXU is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L9 EXU?
The MOT on L9 EXU is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 EXU done?
L9 EXU was recorded at 165,873 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,924 miles a year.
Has L9 EXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 EXU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L9 EXU 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 L9 EXU find?
L9 EXU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective discolored; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective discolored; central front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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