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Lexus IS200

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LL03 VVJMOT history

LL03 VVJ is a blue petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LL03 VVJ blue Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,955 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 VVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 VVJ was last recorded at 140,955 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 5,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2013: 99,034 miles, lower than 943,951 miles on 11 Oct 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
135,247 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,708 miles
Average per year
4,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,955 miles
  • 2025 – 135,247 miles
  • 2024 – 126,400 miles
  • 2023 – 119,477 miles
  • 2022 – 115,691 miles
  • 2020 – 115,501 miles
  • 2018 – 114,143 miles
  • 2016 – 109,078 miles
  • 2015 – 104,891 miles
  • 2014 – 101,063 miles
  • 2013 – 99,039 miles
  • 2012 – 943,951 miles
  • 2011 – 82,159 miles
  • 2010 – 74,943 miles
  • 2009 – 69,366 miles
  • 2008 – 62,349 miles
  • 2006 – 48,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,955 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and attachments (6.1.1 (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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,955 miles (+5,708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,955 miles
    Test number
    813250783218
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,247 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,247 miles
    Test number
    996108823217
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

  3. Fail135,154 miles (+8,754)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,154 miles
    Test number
    735771463395
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,400 miles (+47)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,400 miles
    Test number
    287469709374
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play osr and nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,353 miles (+6,876)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,353 miles
    Test number
    644427850745
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osf and nsf (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play osr and nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,477 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,477 miles
    Test number
    255524692169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,465 miles (+3,774)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    756977547119
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,691 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,691 miles
    Test number
    689714108440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,501 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,501 miles
    Test number
    567357483183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,143 miles (+5,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,143 miles
    Test number
    584201092027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass109,078 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,078 miles
    Test number
    781211740489
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily split resulting in movement
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs unevenly worn and lipped

  12. Fail109,066 miles (+4,175)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,066 miles
    Test number
    798258435609
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated heavily damaged (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily split resulting in movement
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs unevenly worn and lipped

  13. Pass104,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,891 miles
    Test number
    338900145487
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail104,891 miles (+3,828)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,891 miles
    Test number
    148729735253
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass101,063 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    269086114296
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nearside wiper blades smearing slightly.
    • NoteAdvise offside front offside rear tyre worn on outter edge.

  16. Fail101,063 miles (+2,024)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,063 miles
    Test number
    165389204235
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nearside wiper blades smearing slightly.
    • NoteAdvise offside front offside rear tyre worn on outter edge.

  17. Pass99,039 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,039 miles
    Test number
    297200253172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut offside rear body sill

  18. Fail99,034 miles (-844,917)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    496760053161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail943,951 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    943,951 miles
    Test number
    647115982241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass943,951 miles (+861,792)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    943,951 miles
    Test number
    957955082237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,159 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,159 miles
    Test number
    878262771152
    • NoteBoth rear tyre going out shape

  22. Fail82,158 miles (+7,215)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,158 miles
    Test number
    645272271167
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre going out shape

  23. Pass74,943 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,943 miles
    Test number
    282846460181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,366 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,366 miles
    Test number
    602674979127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,349 miles (+14,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,349 miles
    Test number
    683988258108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass48,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    194530526397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 VVJ

Does LL03 VVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 VVJ is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 VVJ?
The MOT on LL03 VVJ is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 VVJ done?
LL03 VVJ was recorded at 140,955 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,674 miles a year.
Has LL03 VVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 VVJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 VVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 VVJ find?
LL03 VVJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and attachments; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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