Quote Originally Posted by PaulR View Post
Sorry for labouring the point here, but this is the only evidence I can find with regards to the SELT dates in the following document:

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload..._v16_0_EXT.pdf

Here it states "Validity dates of SELT qualifications are not applicable to citizenship applications". I see no document stating that other visa applications are not applicable. So my assumption would be that the dates for expiry would be applicable for FLR?
No. As long as the test is included in the approved list and you have a grade of B1 and above in speaking and listening, then it will be accepted even if it's expired.

I applied for my ILR on January this year with and expired IELTS (taken on 2011) and they accepted it.

If you are still in doubt, I advise you to write a letter to UKVI for confirmation (you can do it via your MP for faster processing, possibly) about the issue. I did just that and I have a letter of proof of them telling me what I just told you. It can be a helpful piece of paper.