2003 Auto-Trail C2 2.8L Diesel · WH53 CAL
2003 Auto-Trail C2 (2.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 73,700 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUTO-TRAIL C2
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH53 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 73,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH53 CAL 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 Auto-Trail C2 (WH53 CAL) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 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: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Brake performance unable to be tested binding (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1”; “Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”.
WH53 CAL Mileage History
- 24/02/202371,664 mi
- 22/02/202472,943 mi+1,279 mi
- 23/05/202573,557 mi+614 mi
- 29/10/202573,595 mi+38 mi
- 01/11/202573,700 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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