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Toyota Avensis

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

LB51 ELXMOT history

LB51 ELX is a beige petrol Toyota Avensis first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,605 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ELX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Avensis
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ELX was last recorded at 139,605 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 1,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,137 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,468 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,605 miles
  • 2024 – 138,137 miles
  • 2023 – 136,293 miles
  • 2022 – 134,910 miles
  • 2021 – 133,787 miles
  • 2020 – 133,056 miles
  • 2019 – 132,292 miles
  • 2018 – 126,466 miles
  • 2017 – 125,348 miles
  • 2016 – 120,587 miles
  • 2015 – 104,395 miles
  • 2014 – 85,640 miles
  • 2013 – 80,780 miles
  • 2012 – 74,470 miles
  • 2011 – 68,600 miles
  • 2010 – 61,974 miles
  • 2009 – 55,085 miles
  • 2008 – 48,681 miles
  • 2007 – 41,719 miles
  • 2006 – 35,389 miles
  • 2005 – 28,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,605 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface rust
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,605 miles (+1,468)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,605 miles
    Test number
    648573522273
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass138,137 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,137 miles
    Test number
    713003983471
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Fail138,109 miles (+1,816)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,109 miles
    Test number
    188959730066
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass136,293 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,293 miles
    Test number
    332902418369
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail136,293 miles (+1,383)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,293 miles
    Test number
    603844450567
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass134,910 miles (+1,123)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,910 miles
    Test number
    755670371863
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass133,787 miles (+731)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    572984968688
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass133,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,056 miles
    Test number
    517287190082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail133,056 miles (+764)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,056 miles
    Test number
    260136460732
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass132,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,292 miles
    Test number
    649805336677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,392 miles (+5,926)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,392 miles
    Test number
    468362141371
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass126,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,466 miles
    Test number
    512191871379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,466 miles (+1,118)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,466 miles
    Test number
    750519502251
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass125,348 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    312355945315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,587 miles (+16,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    504192754421
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight gas leak

  16. Pass104,395 miles (+18,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    496734249691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass85,640 miles (+4,860)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,640 miles
    Test number
    425855194236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCuts to o/s/f tyre wall

  18. Pass80,780 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,780 miles
    Test number
    425012513490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,470 miles (+5,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    707880212306
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass68,600 miles (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,600 miles
    Test number
    135706301370
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass61,974 miles (+6,889)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    123367900306
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass55,085 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    693926309308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,681 miles (+6,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,681 miles
    Test number
    160880318382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass41,719 miles (+6,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,719 miles
    Test number
    741572117337
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass35,389 miles (+6,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,389 miles
    Test number
    292764216366
    • 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)

  26. Pass28,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,980 miles
    Test number
    413468515331
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB51 ELX

Does LB51 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 ELX is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ELX?
The MOT on LB51 ELX is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 ELX done?
LB51 ELX was recorded at 139,605 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has LB51 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ELX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 ELX 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 LB51 ELX find?
LB51 ELX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front and rear suspension components have surface rust, and 8 more.

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