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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 LTSMOT history

LD53 LTS is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

LD53 LTS blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
67,953 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LTS was last recorded at 67,953 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2012: 36,495 miles, lower than 36,498 miles on 23 Aug 2012.

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
67,676 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
2,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,953 miles
  • 2023 – 67,676 miles
  • 2022 – 66,862 miles
  • 2021 – 61,916 miles
  • 2020 – 56,093 miles
  • 2019 – 48,624 miles
  • 2018 – 42,317 miles
  • 2017 – 41,212 miles
  • 2016 – 40,834 miles
  • 2015 – 40,398 miles
  • 2014 – 39,804 miles
  • 2013 – 38,749 miles
  • 2012 – 36,495 miles
  • 2011 – 32,725 miles
  • 2010 – 29,219 miles
  • 2009 – 24,927 miles
  • 2007 – 18,771 miles
  • 2006 – 12,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,953 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,953 miles (+277)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    504298348799
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass67,676 miles (+814)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,676 miles
    Test number
    863087097145
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass66,862 miles (+4,946)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,862 miles
    Test number
    515992096484
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass61,916 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    132748614754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,093 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    656196380617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    113364684673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,624 miles (+6,307)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    600565866952
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel No recorded effort at either rear wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass42,317 miles (+1,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,317 miles
    Test number
    335738664986
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front too rear.

  9. Pass41,212 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,212 miles
    Test number
    818128969361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,834 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,834 miles
    Test number
    428831033318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,398 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,398 miles
    Test number
    671904432033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,804 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,804 miles
    Test number
    659186644205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,795 miles (+1,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,795 miles
    Test number
    359728334248
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass38,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    115083433248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail38,749 miles (+2,254)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    806093333225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,495 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    969957732238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,498 miles (+3,773)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,498 miles
    Test number
    736516932251
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,725 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,725 miles
    Test number
    767184531224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,219 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,219 miles
    Test number
    331552620438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,927 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,927 miles
    Test number
    301409139473
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass23,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,796 miles
    Test number
    582689849074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,796 miles (+5,025)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,796 miles
    Test number
    772248949039
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass18,771 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,771 miles
    Test number
    553210517377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,666 miles
    Test number
    542192726365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LTS

Does LD53 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LTS expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LTS?
The MOT on LD53 LTS expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LTS done?
LD53 LTS was recorded at 67,953 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 2,957 miles a year.
Has LD53 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LTS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LD53 LTS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 LTS find?
LD53 LTS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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