2003 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · PL03 VKB
2003 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 123,965 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
PL03 VKB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2024
- 123,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL03 VKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (PL03 VKB) between April 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
PL03 VKB Mileage History
- 04/04/200619,289 mi
- 05/04/200721,171 mi+1,882 mi
- 28/03/200835,083 mi+13,912 mi
- 27/03/200948,610 mi+13,527 mi
- 06/04/201062,794 mi+14,184 mi
- 23/03/201176,683 mi+13,889 mi
- 10/03/201287,905 mi+11,222 mi
- 28/03/201398,347 mi+10,442 mi
- 24/01/2014107,516 mi+9,169 mi
- 28/01/2014107,516 mi
- 28/01/2015113,611 mi+6,095 mi
- 28/01/2015113,612 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2016115,374 mi+1,762 mi
- 27/01/2017117,629 mi+2,255 mi
- 27/01/2017117,629 mi
- 24/01/2018119,457 mi+1,828 mi
- 11/01/2019121,040 mi+1,583 mi
- 23/01/2020122,227 mi+1,187 mi
- 01/02/2021122,783 mi+556 mi
- 01/02/2021122,783 mi
- 07/01/2022123,215 mi+432 mi
- 23/01/2023123,445 mi+230 mi
- 10/01/2024123,965 mi+520 mi
- 10/01/2024123,965 mi
Average of roughly 5,891 miles per year across 24 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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