Official DVLA Record

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · FC03 VLN

FC03 VLN

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 168,524 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI LANCER
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 26/03/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
168,524 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
2000cc

FC03 VLN Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
  • 168,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

FC03 VLN Mileage History

  1. 07/10/2022157,543 mi
  2. 06/10/2023164,542 mi+6,999 mi
  3. 27/03/2025168,524 mi+3,982 mi
  4. 27/03/2025168,524 mi

Average of roughly 4,445 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

FC03 VLN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (FC03 VLN) between October 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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