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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,398 cc

LB53 ELJMOT history

LB53 ELJ is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,799 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ELJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ELJ was last recorded at 105,799 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 12,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,525 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,274 miles
Average per year
4,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,799 miles
  • 2024 – 93,525 miles
  • 2023 – 82,064 miles
  • 2022 – 70,976 miles
  • 2021 – 57,840 miles
  • 2020 – 54,347 miles
  • 2019 – 52,240 miles
  • 2018 – 48,991 miles
  • 2017 – 46,828 miles
  • 2016 – 44,543 miles
  • 2015 – 41,709 miles
  • 2014 – 39,147 miles
  • 2013 – 35,518 miles
  • 2012 – 32,306 miles
  • 2011 – 28,946 miles
  • 2010 – 26,629 miles
  • 2009 – 23,991 miles
  • 2008 – 21,119 miles
  • 2007 – 17,253 miles
  • 2006 – 12,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,799 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • General under vehicle corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,799 miles (+12,274)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    609038962814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,525 miles (+11,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    195909567830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

  3. Pass82,064 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,064 miles
    Test number
    423195572448
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail82,064 miles (+11,088)3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,064 miles
    Test number
    882116741965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    550889287529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,976 miles (+13,136)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    689261076054
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass57,840 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    483089474377
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass54,347 miles (+2,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    435665515910
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread frt & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis raills & inner rear sills corroding

  9. Pass52,240 miles (+3,249)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    427729834545
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFrt & rear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills rusty

  10. Pass48,991 miles (+2,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,991 miles
    Test number
    499246605926
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion

  11. Pass46,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    822554919706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFrt & rear no plate discolour
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hose ferules corroding

  12. Fail46,828 miles (+2,285)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    778900127555
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFrt & rear no plate discolour
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hose ferules corroding

  13. Pass44,543 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,543 miles
    Test number
    133154281451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,709 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,709 miles
    Test number
    726896491301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,147 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    647608264269
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing

  16. Fail39,147 miles (+3,629)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    418168164276
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing

  17. Pass35,518 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,518 miles
    Test number
    197676753256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,306 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,306 miles
    Test number
    346436172439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,946 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,946 miles
    Test number
    677687671256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,629 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,629 miles
    Test number
    293382300332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,991 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,991 miles
    Test number
    633373709366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    484978608406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,119 miles (+3,866)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    961038108321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass17,253 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,253 miles
    Test number
    461754427488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,611 miles
    Test number
    621057816323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ELJ

Does LB53 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ELJ is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ELJ?
The MOT on LB53 ELJ is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 ELJ done?
LB53 ELJ was recorded at 105,799 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
Has LB53 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ELJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 ELJ 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 LB53 ELJ find?
LB53 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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