2003 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · WM03 GDY
2003 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 47,735 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
WM03 GDY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 47,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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WM03 GDY Mileage History
- 08/11/202247,097 mi
- 09/11/202247,097 mi
- 11/04/202547,380 mi+283 mi
- 22/04/202647,735 mi+355 mi
Average of roughly 185 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WM03 GDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lotus Elise (WM03 GDY) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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: Steering (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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