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Lotus Evora S 4 V6

White · Petrol · 2012 · 3,456 cc

R5 LOTMOT history

R5 LOT is a white petrol Lotus Evora S 4 V6 first used on 5 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 44,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

R5 LOT white Lotus Evora – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Evora, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,032 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Evora S 4 V6
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,456 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LOT was last recorded at 44,032 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,367 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
665 miles
Average per year
2,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,032 miles
  • 2025 – 43,367 miles
  • 2024 – 40,090 miles
  • 2023 – 37,081 miles
  • 2022 – 34,621 miles
  • 2021 – 32,704 miles
  • 2020 – 30,390 miles
  • 2019 – 27,589 miles
  • 2018 – 24,487 miles
  • 2017 – 21,922 miles
  • 2016 – 20,404 miles
  • 2015 – 18,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,032 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Lamda light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,032 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,032 miles
    Test number
    304881386072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,367 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,367 miles
    Test number
    636573801683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,090 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    903065469095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,081 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,081 miles
    Test number
    809002554173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,621 miles (+1,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    261775095677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass32,704 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,704 miles
    Test number
    477205358472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,390 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,390 miles
    Test number
    334001306718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass27,589 miles (+3,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    742189821673
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass24,487 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,487 miles
    Test number
    135014879778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,922 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,922 miles
    Test number
    659117862113
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Fail21,919 miles (+1,515)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,919 miles
    Test number
    828099080033
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass20,404 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,404 miles
    Test number
    642571586044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,235 miles
    Test number
    681773671529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,235 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,235 miles
    Test number
    633335444010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLamda light on
  15. Fail18,230 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,230 miles
    Test number
    446572115427
    • FailureFront Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLamda light on

Questions about R5 LOT

Does R5 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LOT?
The MOT on R5 LOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LOT done?
R5 LOT was recorded at 44,032 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,425 miles a year.
Has R5 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LOT has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on R5 LOT 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 LOT find?
R5 LOT passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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