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Lexus SC430

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,293 cc

V8 RMTMOT history

V8 RMT is a blue petrol Lexus SC430 first used on 15 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,940 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 RMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
SC430
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 RMT was last recorded at 135,940 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,097 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
5,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,940 miles
  • 2025 – 134,097 miles
  • 2024 – 131,984 miles
  • 2023 – 129,931 miles
  • 2022 – 127,648 miles
  • 2021 – 124,698 miles
  • 2020 – 121,373 miles
  • 2019 – 115,670 miles
  • 2018 – 108,541 miles
  • 2017 – 99,623 miles
  • 2016 – 92,778 miles
  • 2015 – 85,209 miles
  • 2014 – 79,374 miles
  • 2013 – 71,106 miles
  • 2012 – 61,839 miles
  • 2011 – 54,474 miles
  • 2010 – 47,581 miles
  • 2009 – 39,703 miles
  • 2008 – 31,901 miles
  • 2007 – 28,971 miles
  • 2006 – 20,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,940 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,940 miles (+1,843)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,940 miles
    Test number
    453603832756
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass134,097 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,097 miles
    Test number
    285746521158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,984 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,984 miles
    Test number
    471946925012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,931 miles
    Test number
    453988275445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,931 miles (+2,283)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,931 miles
    Test number
    193984850896
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass127,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    387893955607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Fail127,648 miles (+2,950)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    960794271755
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass124,698 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,698 miles
    Test number
    647631260326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,373 miles
    Test number
    138277962825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail121,373 miles (+5,703)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,373 miles
    Test number
    959263376130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass115,670 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,670 miles
    Test number
    205044921193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,541 miles (+8,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,541 miles
    Test number
    991184140957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,623 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,623 miles
    Test number
    151247417532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,778 miles
    Test number
    818884545557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,778 miles (+7,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,778 miles
    Test number
    240777643800
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass85,209 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    765430705142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,374 miles (+8,268)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,374 miles
    Test number
    827986404169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,106 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    955675703142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    245591112417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,839 miles (+7,365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    927560612190
    • FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass54,474 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    575129001169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,581 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,581 miles
    Test number
    164592470031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,703 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,703 miles
    Test number
    883720579003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,901 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,901 miles
    Test number
    153142178031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,971 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,971 miles
    Test number
    902083477079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    112873776493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 RMT

Does V8 RMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 RMT is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 RMT?
The MOT on V8 RMT is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 RMT done?
V8 RMT was recorded at 135,940 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,660 miles a year.
Has V8 RMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 RMT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 RMT 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 V8 RMT find?
V8 RMT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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