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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R5 LDRMOT history

R5 LDR is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 28,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

R5 LDR red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
28,057 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LDR was last recorded at 28,057 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,886 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,057 miles
  • 2025 – 27,886 miles
  • 2024 – 27,709 miles
  • 2023 – 27,487 miles
  • 2022 – 27,343 miles
  • 2021 – 27,108 miles
  • 2020 – 26,985 miles
  • 2019 – 26,827 miles
  • 2018 – 26,480 miles
  • 2017 – 26,217 miles
  • 2016 – 25,554 miles
  • 2015 – 25,201 miles
  • 2014 – 24,448 miles
  • 2013 – 23,991 miles
  • 2012 – 23,482 miles
  • 2011 – 23,130 miles
  • 2010 – 22,471 miles
  • 2009 – 21,788 miles
  • 2008 – 21,327 miles
  • 2007 – 20,459 miles
  • 2006 – 18,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,057 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,057 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    936025143296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,886 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    27,886 miles
    Test number
    610384839659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,709 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    423005864842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,487 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,487 miles
    Test number
    153777629993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,343 miles (+235)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    27,343 miles
    Test number
    170259191924
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass27,108 miles (+123)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,108 miles
    Test number
    182025164353
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass26,985 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,985 miles
    Test number
    489121704581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,827 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,827 miles
    Test number
    983943494153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,480 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,480 miles
    Test number
    731405410078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,217 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,217 miles
    Test number
    105743398679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,554 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    891825439962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,201 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,201 miles
    Test number
    926566565196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,448 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,448 miles
    Test number
    916479764124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,991 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,991 miles
    Test number
    485040673186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,482 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    217832872466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,130 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    495259051130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,471 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,471 miles
    Test number
    252677560457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,788 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,788 miles
    Test number
    741167869175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,327 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,327 miles
    Test number
    574989368171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,459 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,459 miles
    Test number
    682254547115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,648 miles
    Test number
    143182556124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LDR

Does R5 LDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LDR is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LDR?
The MOT on R5 LDR is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LDR done?
R5 LDR was recorded at 28,057 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 466 miles a year.
Has R5 LDR ever failed its MOT?
No. R5 LDR has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on R5 LDR 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 R5 LDR find?
R5 LDR passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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