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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LB03 MPUMOT history

LB03 MPU is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
138,231 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 MPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 MPU was last recorded at 138,231 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 3,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,825 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,406 miles
Average per year
6,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,231 miles
  • 2024 – 134,825 miles
  • 2023 – 129,079 miles
  • 2022 – 126,390 miles
  • 2021 – 105,138 miles
  • 2020 – 80,652 miles
  • 2019 – 66,823 miles
  • 2017 – 57,597 miles
  • 2016 – 53,952 miles
  • 2015 – 50,470 miles
  • 2014 – 46,499 miles
  • 2013 – 41,486 miles
  • 2012 – 36,326 miles
  • 2011 – 33,241 miles
  • 2010 – 30,155 miles
  • 2009 – 27,073 miles
  • 2007 – 19,523 miles
  • 2006 – 15,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,231 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,231 miles (+3,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,231 miles
    Test number
    998832669668
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,825 miles (+27)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,825 miles
    Test number
    956324356043
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,798 miles (+5,719)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,798 miles
    Test number
    721788216774
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,079 miles (+207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,079 miles
    Test number
    841672608532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear disc shows signs off binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose secured with cable ties

  5. Fail128,872 miles (+2,482)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,872 miles
    Test number
    631004044048
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached both mounting bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass126,390 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,390 miles
    Test number
    750299732480
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable bracket second bolt loose.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travels high.

  7. Fail126,387 miles (+21,249)2 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,387 miles
    Test number
    435186346963
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable bracket second bolt loose.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travels high.

  8. Pass105,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    120573686833
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail105,132 miles (+24,480)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    492071380710
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,652 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    639671167796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail80,647 miles (+13,824)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    289300990455
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively and signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    836790360291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail66,822 miles (+9,225)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    605991762551
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60x15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass57,597 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    598131400038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    753889181112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,692 miles (+2,740)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    275913186181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,952 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    397692480361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  18. Fail53,950 miles (+3,480)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,950 miles
    Test number
    882817725895
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  19. Fail50,470 miles5 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,470 miles
    Test number
    115336765155
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCheck engine light on

  20. Pass50,470 miles (+3,971)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,470 miles
    Test number
    248036965445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCheck engine light on

  21. Pass46,499 miles (+5,013)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,499 miles
    Test number
    585284554165
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass41,486 miles (+5,160)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,486 miles
    Test number
    896499843172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres have cracks in sidewalls
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracks to sidewalls and tread area

  23. Pass36,326 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,326 miles
    Test number
    736420262196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,241 miles (+3,086)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    705661161137
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSidewall cracking both front tyres
    • NoteSidewall cracking o/s rear tyre ( advise new tyre )
    • NoteWear front discs

  25. Pass30,155 miles (+3,082)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,155 miles
    Test number
    861328840163
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to delaminate

  26. Pass27,073 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,073 miles
    Test number
    471738049191
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront and rear no plates starting to delaminate
    • NoteHand brake travel long

  27. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    364011858116
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHand brake travel long

  28. Pass19,523 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,523 miles
    Test number
    212959467164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,655 miles
    Test number
    481787356160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 MPU

Does LB03 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 MPU expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 MPU?
The MOT on LB03 MPU expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 MPU done?
LB03 MPU was recorded at 138,231 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 6,491 miles a year.
Has LB03 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 MPU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 MPU 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 LB03 MPU find?
LB03 MPU passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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