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Lexus GS300

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,997 cc

V72 LBOMOT history

V72 LBO is a green petrol Lexus GS300 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,477 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
GS300
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 LBO was last recorded at 124,477 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2025: 124,468 miles, lower than 125,595 miles on 26 Jul 2024.

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
124,468 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,477 miles
  • 2024 – 125,595 miles
  • 2023 – 118,566 miles
  • 2022 – 114,933 miles
  • 2021 – 111,161 miles
  • 2020 – 107,534 miles
  • 2019 – 104,132 miles
  • 2018 – 99,218 miles
  • 2017 – 94,316 miles
  • 2015 – 94,237 miles
  • 2014 – 92,593 miles
  • 2013 – 90,397 miles
  • 2012 – 87,381 miles
  • 2011 – 85,420 miles
  • 2010 – 84,093 miles
  • 2009 – 82,547 miles
  • 2008 – 81,031 miles
  • 2007 – 79,078 miles
  • 2006 – 77,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,477 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,477 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,477 miles
    Test number
    754389571812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,468 miles (-1,127)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,468 miles
    Test number
    138465437951
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but still readable.
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti-roll bnar mounting bush worn.

  3. Pass125,595 miles (+3,002)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,595 miles
    Test number
    881577772000
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail122,593 miles (+4,027)1 dangerous1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    542127646692
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass118,566 miles (+3,633)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    303495757326
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,933 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,933 miles
    Test number
    832838071187
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail114,933 miles (+3,772)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,933 miles
    Test number
    242969184735
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass111,161 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,161 miles
    Test number
    734159948042
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail111,161 miles (+3,627)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,161 miles
    Test number
    669278787844
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image misted over (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image misted over (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass107,534 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    969390305749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail107,533 miles (+3,401)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    886030784747
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both sides (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has low reserve travel

  12. Pass104,132 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    104,132 miles
    Test number
    883837130681
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,218 miles (+4,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    466242856056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass94,316 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,316 miles
    Test number
    165642093990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,237 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,237 miles
    Test number
    358250070930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,593 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,593 miles
    Test number
    305532884417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,397 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    567568283206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,381 miles (+1,961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    346563292419
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  19. Pass85,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    309274391435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Fail85,420 miles (+1,327)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    695353891243
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass84,093 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    340852890410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,547 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    601125699245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,031 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    574695898270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass79,078 miles (+1,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,078 miles
    Test number
    260332187206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass77,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,120 miles
    Test number
    164747676200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V72 LBO

Does V72 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 LBO expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 LBO?
The MOT on V72 LBO expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 LBO done?
V72 LBO was recorded at 124,477 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,488 miles a year.
Has V72 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 LBO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V72 LBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V72 LBO find?
V72 LBO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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