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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS02 RRRMOT history

LS02 RRR is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 7 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LS02 RRR silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
54,469 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 RRR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 RRR was last recorded at 54,469 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,627 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,842 miles
Average per year
1,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,469 miles
  • 2025 – 52,627 miles
  • 2024 – 50,616 miles
  • 2023 – 48,721 miles
  • 2022 – 47,782 miles
  • 2021 – 46,950 miles
  • 2020 – 45,900 miles
  • 2019 – 45,326 miles
  • 2018 – 43,077 miles
  • 2017 – 42,860 miles
  • 2016 – 41,858 miles
  • 2015 – 40,394 miles
  • 2014 – 38,142 miles
  • 2013 – 37,949 miles
  • 2012 – 37,137 miles
  • 2011 – 36,956 miles
  • 2010 – 33,122 miles
  • 2009 – 30,188 miles
  • 2008 – 28,118 miles
  • 2007 – 26,164 miles
  • 2006 – 24,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,469 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,469 miles (+1,842)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    831550946454
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass52,627 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    748277229347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,524 miles (+1,908)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    378944939318
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass50,616 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    643992614581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,721 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    369123391829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,782 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,782 miles
    Test number
    978093460413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,950 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,950 miles
    Test number
    621773109772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,900 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,900 miles
    Test number
    423317688718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,326 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    45,326 miles
    Test number
    235434283130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,077 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,077 miles
    Test number
    839991218169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,860 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,860 miles
    Test number
    665194411708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,858 miles
    Test number
    168838390794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,858 miles (+1,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,858 miles
    Test number
    672124928414
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass40,394 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,394 miles
    Test number
    679268625173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,142 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,142 miles
    Test number
    587013924199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,949 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,949 miles
    Test number
    785354223195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,137 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,137 miles
    Test number
    788877412118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,956 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,956 miles
    Test number
    245450941369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,122 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,122 miles
    Test number
    281520230126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,188 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    380242339183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,118 miles (+1,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,118 miles
    Test number
    940167528145
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass26,164 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    530092107120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,009 miles
    Test number
    223217586073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS02 RRR

Does LS02 RRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 RRR is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 RRR?
The MOT on LS02 RRR is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 RRR done?
LS02 RRR was recorded at 54,469 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,518 miles a year.
Has LS02 RRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 RRR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS02 RRR 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 LS02 RRR find?
LS02 RRR passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/perishing; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked/perishing; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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