2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4L Petrol · LM03 DPE
2003 Toyota Corolla (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 103,733 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LM03 DPE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2022
- 103,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM03 DPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (LM03 DPE) between July 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
LM03 DPE Mileage History
- 11/07/200627,049 mi
- 18/08/200628,089 mi+1,040 mi
- 29/06/200739,026 mi+10,937 mi
- 08/07/200850,635 mi+11,609 mi
- 19/06/200958,727 mi+8,092 mi
- 22/06/201069,060 mi+10,333 mi
- 14/06/201178,522 mi+9,462 mi
- 22/06/201286,377 mi+7,855 mi
- 26/06/201390,307 mi+3,930 mi
- 26/06/201390,307 mi
- 07/07/201493,010 mi+2,703 mi
- 08/07/201595,413 mi+2,403 mi
- 07/07/201698,486 mi+3,073 mi
- 05/07/2017100,127 mi+1,641 mi
- 01/08/2018101,783 mi+1,656 mi
- 26/07/2019102,227 mi+444 mi
- 05/08/2020102,523 mi+296 mi
- 05/08/2021103,442 mi+919 mi
- 03/08/2022103,733 mi+291 mi
Average of roughly 4,774 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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