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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V2 SDPMOT history

V2 SDP is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

V2 SDP silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,782 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 SDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 SDP was last recorded at 48,782 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2023: 47,748 miles, lower than 47,854 miles on 12 Mar 2022.

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
47,785 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
997 miles
Average per year
766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,782 miles
  • 2025 – 47,785 miles
  • 2023 – 47,748 miles
  • 2022 – 47,854 miles
  • 2021 – 47,400 miles
  • 2020 – 47,185 miles
  • 2019 – 46,587 miles
  • 2017 – 46,245 miles
  • 2016 – 45,704 miles
  • 2015 – 45,066 miles
  • 2014 – 44,395 miles
  • 2013 – 43,433 miles
  • 2012 – 42,021 miles
  • 2011 – 41,126 miles
  • 2010 – 38,647 miles
  • 2008 – 38,232 miles
  • 2007 – 35,970 miles
  • 2006 – 33,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,782 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,782 miles (+997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    688576715780
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass47,785 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    604665779389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail47,785 miles (+37)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    430701566738
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass47,748 miles (-106)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,748 miles
    Test number
    472603946399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    818269577791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,854 miles (+454)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    537901133422
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass47,400 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,400 miles
    Test number
    590748137642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,185 miles
    Test number
    333386006101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,185 miles (+598)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,185 miles
    Test number
    327211934882
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass46,587 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    113261949839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,245 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,245 miles
    Test number
    682262322267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,704 miles
    Test number
    873284394286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail45,704 miles (+638)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,704 miles
    Test number
    747716771823
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass45,066 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    949638849606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    649597694212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,395 miles (+962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    255563894230
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass43,433 miles (+1,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    448835983215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass42,021 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,021 miles
    Test number
    455531592104
    • NoteFront brake pad(s) getting low
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  19. Fail42,017 miles (+891)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,017 miles
    Test number
    156997082124
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront brake pad(s) getting low
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  20. Pass41,126 miles (+2,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,126 miles
    Test number
    919876861171
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass38,647 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,647 miles
    Test number
    671150160014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,232 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,232 miles
    Test number
    690384388263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,225 miles (+2,255)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,225 miles
    Test number
    224777878268
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass35,970 miles (+2,502)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,970 miles
    Test number
    523241807169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight plat in steering rack.

  25. Pass33,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    680149886068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 SDP

Does V2 SDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 SDP is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 SDP?
The MOT on V2 SDP is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 SDP done?
V2 SDP was recorded at 48,782 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 766 miles a year.
Has V2 SDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 SDP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V2 SDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V2 SDP find?
V2 SDP passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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