2003 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · SO52 LDC
2003 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 157,435 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,435 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.
SO52 LDC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2023
- 157,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO52 LDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Corolla (SO52 LDC) between January 2007 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2023 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
SO52 LDC Mileage History
- 19/01/200759,423 mi
- 18/01/200874,455 mi+15,032 mi
- 23/01/200992,284 mi+17,829 mi
- 05/01/2010107,611 mi+15,327 mi
- 19/01/2011122,894 mi+15,283 mi
- 28/12/2011138,438 mi+15,544 mi
- 28/12/2011138,438 mi
- 15/01/2013143,237 mi+4,799 mi
- 15/01/2013143,237 mi
- 28/12/2013145,686 mi+2,449 mi
- 17/01/2015147,710 mi+2,024 mi
- 17/01/2015147,710 mi
- 16/01/2016149,713 mi+2,003 mi
- 21/01/2017150,974 mi+1,261 mi
- 21/01/2017150,974 mi
- 20/01/2018151,905 mi+931 mi
- 05/01/2019154,914 mi+3,009 mi
- 09/01/2019154,916 mi+2 mi
- 04/01/2020155,791 mi+875 mi
- 16/01/2021156,356 mi+565 mi
- 22/01/2022157,091 mi+735 mi
- 21/01/2023157,435 mi+344 mi
Average of roughly 6,124 miles per year across 22 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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