2003 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.4L Petrol · LW53 ZFR
2003 Mitsubishi Grandis (2.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 86,123 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI GRANDIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW53 ZFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 86,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW53 ZFR 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 Mitsubishi Grandis (LW53 ZFR) between December 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 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 (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
LW53 ZFR Mileage History
- 14/12/202170,152 mi
- 28/11/202277,429 mi+7,277 mi
- 09/12/202277,647 mi+218 mi
- 02/12/202381,884 mi+4,237 mi
- 25/10/202486,123 mi+4,239 mi
Average of roughly 5,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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