2020 Mclaren 720S 4.0L Petrol · LE70 PJV

The vehicle's most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 16 July 2026, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded against it, and this clean outcome follows an equally clean pass at the previous test on 5 March 2025. Two consecutive test passes without any advisory entries indicate a stable maintenance trend at the point of statutory inspection, with no items flagged for either immediate attention or near-term monitoring by the testing station. It should be noted, however, that the MOT represents only a snapshot of roadworthiness at the time of test and does not necessarily reflect the comprehensive mechanical condition of a high-performance, specialist vehicle such as the McLaren 720S, much of which falls outside standard MOT scope. With a recorded mileage of just 2,147 miles against an approximate six-year vehicle age, this 720S has averaged only around 358 miles per year, which is exceptionally low even by low-mileage standards and particularly unusual for a supercar of this performance bracket. Such low annual usage raises questions about how the vehicle has been stored, whether it has been regularly exercised, and whether it has seen any consistent long-distance running to keep mechanical systems, lubricants, and electronics in proper working order. Vehicles that stand for prolonged periods between uses are susceptible to issues that MOT testing may not readily detect, including stale fuel, moisture accumulation in engine and differential oils, brake disc corrosion from lack of use, perished rubber components from age rather than wear, and degradation of coolant and hydraulic fluids through calendar ageing rather than mileage accumulation. Given the very low recorded mileage and the clean MOT record, physical inspection should focus primarily on age-related deterioration rather than wear. Tyre sidewalls should be examined closely for perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of tread depth, and any tyres fitted prior to 2021 should be regarded as suspect for replacement even if appearance remains superficially acceptable. Brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, particularly where the vehicle has been stored, and the calipers should be checked for any signs of binding or seizing given extended periods of inactivity, which can lead to uneven pad wear or pulling under braking. The 12V auxiliary battery, which is critical for the electronic systems on this vehicle, is highly likely to require replacement or at minimum a professional health check, as a battery of this age will have suffered significant degradation through standing and partial discharge cycles. Further buyer due diligence should include verification of service history stamps from an authorised McLaren dealer, confirmation that annual fluid services have been carried out regardless of mileage, and inspection of the engine bay, undertrays, and rear quarter panels for any signs of standing corrosion, fluid weeping, or condensation. All hydraulic fluids, engine oil, coolant, and gearbox oil should ideally be sampled for analysis or replaced outright, as calendar-aged fluids lose their protective and anti-corrosion properties independently of how little the vehicle has been driven. A thorough test drive should be undertaken with particular attention to any warning messages on startup, hesitation, unusual noises from the suspension over uneven surfaces, the function of the hydraulic lift system if fitted, and the operation of the dihedral doors. Finally, given the specialist nature of this marque, a pre-purchase inspection by an authorised McLaren service centre is strongly advisable, as many drivetrain, hydraulic, and electronic control unit issues specific to this model will not be revealed through a standard MOT pass or a casual road test.