2003 Toyota Crown 3.0L Petrol · LW03 ABU
2003 Toyota Crown (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 223,455 km. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CROWN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 223,455 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LW03 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 223,455 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LW03 ABU Odometer History
- 18/08/2023199,736 mi
- 20/08/2024216,469 mi+16,733 mi
- 21/08/2024216,469 mi
- 02/10/2025223,424 km
- 06/10/2025223,455 km+31 km
Average of roughly 11,104 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LW03 ABU 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 Crown (LW03 ABU) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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