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Lexus GS300

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,997 cc

S12 LNLMOT history

S12 LNL is a silver petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,336 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LNL was last recorded at 118,336 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2010: 39,412 miles, lower than 39,961 miles on 16 Apr 2009.

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
115,140 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,196 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,336 miles
  • 2025 – 115,140 miles
  • 2024 – 111,218 miles
  • 2023 – 106,920 miles
  • 2022 – 97,525 miles
  • 2021 – 82,334 miles
  • 2020 – 79,987 miles
  • 2019 – 76,033 miles
  • 2018 – 73,242 miles
  • 2017 – 71,508 miles
  • 2016 – 67,496 miles
  • 2015 – 64,103 miles
  • 2014 – 61,332 miles
  • 2013 – 58,141 miles
  • 2012 – 52,911 miles
  • 2011 – 48,330 miles
  • 2010 – 39,412 miles
  • 2009 – 39,961 miles
  • 2008 – 35,233 miles
  • 2007 – 30,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,336 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,336 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,336 miles
    Test number
    968742808327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,140 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,140 miles
    Test number
    774162653775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    569903814050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,218 miles (+4,298)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    219830178331
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,920 miles (+9,395)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,920 miles
    Test number
    566764559540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,525 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,525 miles
    Test number
    428873166489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,522 miles (+6,671)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    965378999986
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,851 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    184620035328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,334 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    639016984787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    635430363368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail79,987 miles (+3,954)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    131573159263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass76,033 miles (+2,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    628460829081
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn close to 1.5mm nearside rear number plate no working nearside rear shock slightly leaking

  13. Pass73,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    594915402506
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail73,242 miles (+1,734)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    444600626392
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass71,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    708890981248
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sied (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail71,508 miles (+4,012)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    679747088378
    • FailureFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sied (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass67,496 miles (+3,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,496 miles
    Test number
    744405619695
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass64,103 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    895255605096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass61,332 miles (+3,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    468837804006
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass58,141 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    567556513078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,911 miles (+4,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,911 miles
    Test number
    119354512478
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass48,330 miles (+8,918)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    656308221032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,412 miles (-549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    121054700154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,961 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    991286809107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,233 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,233 miles
    Test number
    831536208121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,101 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    481740617161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    151234347453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 LNL

Does S12 LNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LNL is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LNL?
The MOT on S12 LNL is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LNL done?
S12 LNL was recorded at 118,336 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has S12 LNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LNL has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 LNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 LNL find?
S12 LNL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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