2003 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Petrol · DU53 LXL
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,354 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 LXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 117,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 LXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (DU53 LXL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
DU53 LXL Mileage History
- 04/10/2023115,749 mi
- 30/09/2024116,952 mi+1,203 mi
- 04/10/2024116,955 mi+3 mi
- 03/10/2025117,349 mi+394 mi
- 09/10/2025117,354 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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