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Toyota Corolla

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L3 BNJMOT history

L3 BNJ is a grey petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L3 BNJ grey Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,034 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BNJ was last recorded at 65,034 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2013: 22,709 miles, lower than 26,305 miles on 23 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,031 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,034 miles
  • 2025 – 55,946 miles
  • 2024 – 52,421 miles
  • 2023 – 49,922 miles
  • 2022 – 47,712 miles
  • 2021 – 44,641 miles
  • 2020 – 42,107 miles
  • 2019 – 38,507 miles
  • 2018 – 33,999 miles
  • 2017 – 29,952 miles
  • 2016 – 29,839 miles
  • 2015 – 29,100 miles
  • 2014 – 28,050 miles
  • 2013 – 22,709 miles
  • 2012 – 26,305 miles
  • 2011 – 23,962 miles
  • 2010 – 22,427 miles
  • 2009 – 20,987 miles
  • 2008 – 18,419 miles
  • 2007 – 16,788 miles
  • 2006 – 15,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,034 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront to rear under body & suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,034 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    806974044806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear under body & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

  2. Fail65,031 miles (+9,085)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,031 miles
    Test number
    906903063275
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear under body & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass55,946 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,946 miles
    Test number
    420926107201
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail55,944 miles (+3,523)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,944 miles
    Test number
    472198769472
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,421 miles (+2,499)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    811898537051
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before rear join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded

  6. Pass49,922 miles (+2,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    597377364128
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded

  7. Pass47,712 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,712 miles
    Test number
    202314852852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,641 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    647193587804
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail44,640 miles (+2,533)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,640 miles
    Test number
    596802398213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass42,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    648131024731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,107 miles (+3,600)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    168183229770
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass38,507 miles (+4,508)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,507 miles
    Test number
    518667794926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass33,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    115980125583
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail33,998 miles (+4,046)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,998 miles
    Test number
    826042028408
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass29,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    690680488342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,952 miles (+113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    430731737018
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass29,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    800928978494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySlight binding on osr brake

  18. Fail29,839 miles (+739)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    215557037520
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySlight binding on osr brake

  19. Pass29,100 miles (+1,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,100 miles
    Test number
    116849855148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass28,050 miles (+5,341)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    215749784193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low and edges worn

  21. Pass22,709 miles (-3,596)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,709 miles
    Test number
    368002533491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,305 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,305 miles
    Test number
    369376832414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass23,962 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    735415531279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,427 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,427 miles
    Test number
    334525130200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    20,987 miles
    Test number
    962878939203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,987 miles (+2,568)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,987 miles
    Test number
    342568039444
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  27. Pass18,419 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,419 miles
    Test number
    884316308236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,788 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,788 miles
    Test number
    423341507265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,002 miles
    Test number
    884375206221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BNJ

Does L3 BNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BNJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BNJ?
The MOT on L3 BNJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BNJ done?
L3 BNJ was recorded at 65,034 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,544 miles a year.
Has L3 BNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BNJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 BNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 BNJ find?
L3 BNJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; play in steering rack inner joint(s); front to rear under body & suspension components corroded, and 1 more.

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