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L111 DJA

2003 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,217 mi
Last recorded14,217 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 DJA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 14,217 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 13,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 12,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 12,666 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 11,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 11,092 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,869 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 5,846 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 5,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,704 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,727 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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L111 DJA is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L111 DJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L111 DJA registered?

L111 DJA is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is L111 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 DJA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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