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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,995 cc

LS56 NLMMOT history

LS56 NLM is a black petrol Lexus GS first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,867 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 NLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 NLM was last recorded at 138,867 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,517 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,350 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,867 miles
  • 2024 – 130,049 miles
  • 2023 – 124,613 miles
  • 2021 – 117,358 miles
  • 2020 – 116,303 miles
  • 2019 – 113,684 miles
  • 2018 – 110,354 miles
  • 2017 – 105,149 miles
  • 2016 – 101,026 miles
  • 2015 – 97,514 miles
  • 2014 – 77,840 miles
  • 2013 – 63,903 miles
  • 2012 – 48,730 miles
  • 2011 – 44,911 miles
  • 2010 – 34,771 miles
  • 2009 – 26,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,867 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,867 miles (+4,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,867 miles
    Test number
    261132369223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass134,517 miles (+4,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,517 miles
    Test number
    520349818143
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside HEADLAMP PATTERN
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass130,049 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,049 miles
    Test number
    447951256173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail130,038 miles (+5,425)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,038 miles
    Test number
    262364796524
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass124,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,613 miles
    Test number
    896636136604
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail124,613 miles (+7,255)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,613 miles
    Test number
    714676842753
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass117,358 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,358 miles
    Test number
    483842884773
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass116,303 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,303 miles
    Test number
    838895074330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,684 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,684 miles
    Test number
    176689438781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,354 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    444519026719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,338 miles (+5,189)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    761377731482
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass105,149 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,149 miles
    Test number
    558221839405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,026 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    703629621714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,022 miles (+3,508)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    900116142253
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass97,514 miles (+19,674)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    505516409115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    529959044142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,840 miles (+13,937)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    437319844119
    • FailureOffside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass63,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    255041253122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,903 miles (+15,173)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    646121353197
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMinor cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall
  20. Pass48,730 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,730 miles
    Test number
    317740752118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,911 miles (+10,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,911 miles
    Test number
    478208121427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,771 miles (+8,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,771 miles
    Test number
    481006020474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass26,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,631 miles
    Test number
    181056109384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 NLM

Does LS56 NLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 NLM is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 NLM?
The MOT on LS56 NLM is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 NLM done?
LS56 NLM was recorded at 138,867 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has LS56 NLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 NLM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 NLM 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 LS56 NLM find?
LS56 NLM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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