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Toyota Celica

Silver and Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,794 cc

L3 DWEMOT history

L3 DWE is a silver and purple petrol Toyota Celica first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,349 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Silver and Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DWE was last recorded at 147,349 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,994 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
355 miles
Average per year
7,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,349 miles
  • 2024 – 146,994 miles
  • 2023 – 140,325 miles
  • 2022 – 120,289 miles
  • 2021 – 114,130 miles
  • 2019 – 96,131 miles
  • 2018 – 78,850 miles
  • 2017 – 70,274 miles
  • 2016 – 65,067 miles
  • 2015 – 60,001 miles
  • 2014 – 51,881 miles
  • 2013 – 43,767 miles
  • 2012 – 42,205 miles
  • 2011 – 39,290 miles
  • 2009 – 32,665 miles
  • 2007 – 19,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,349 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been covered with underseal

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,349 miles (+355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,349 miles
    Test number
    218646814031
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been covered with underseal
  2. Pass146,994 miles (+6,669)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,994 miles
    Test number
    649583806302
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass140,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,325 miles
    Test number
    371505037087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,325 miles (+5,929)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,325 miles
    Test number
    910168989164
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% os lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass134,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    818430787516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail134,393 miles (+14,104)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,393 miles
    Test number
    295947838348
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall slit and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass120,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    776328307362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,289 miles (+6,159)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    218143122624
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mounting broken up (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass114,130 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,130 miles
    Test number
    498359798417
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail114,127 miles (+17,996)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,127 miles
    Test number
    580415302921
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass96,131 miles (+17,281)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    483160280109
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass78,850 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,850 miles
    Test number
    888223406724
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail78,574 miles (+8,300)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    692256343886
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass70,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    457415899594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail70,274 miles (+5,207)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    483351656915
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass65,067 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,067 miles
    Test number
    288545824613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass60,001 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,001 miles
    Test number
    339283345082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,881 miles (+8,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    408534644057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,767 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,767 miles
    Test number
    679794853048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,205 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,205 miles
    Test number
    335817012035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,290 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,290 miles
    Test number
    128405221432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    612797309084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,665 miles (+12,833)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    830907009062
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  24. Pass19,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,832 miles
    Test number
    813551067215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DWE

Does L3 DWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DWE is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 DWE?
The MOT on L3 DWE is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DWE done?
L3 DWE was recorded at 147,349 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,003 miles a year.
Has L3 DWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DWE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 DWE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L3 DWE find?
L3 DWE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle has been covered with underseal.

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