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Toyota Corolla

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,398 cc

LB53 EMVMOT history

LB53 EMV is a grey petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,122 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EMV was last recorded at 135,122 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,121 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,122 miles
  • 2024 – 133,389 miles
  • 2023 – 128,647 miles
  • 2021 – 126,146 miles
  • 2020 – 122,519 miles
  • 2018 – 115,675 miles
  • 2017 – 110,019 miles
  • 2016 – 103,891 miles
  • 2015 – 96,644 miles
  • 2014 – 91,467 miles
  • 2013 – 84,302 miles
  • 2012 – 79,339 miles
  • 2011 – 74,648 miles
  • 2010 – 68,517 miles
  • 2009 – 59,187 miles
  • 2008 – 47,418 miles
  • 2007 – 36,051 miles
  • 2006 – 26,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,122 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    317618882424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail135,121 miles (+1,732)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,121 miles
    Test number
    541571539659
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass133,389 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,389 miles
    Test number
    438907312610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail133,370 miles (+4,723)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,370 miles
    Test number
    816555875828
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,647 miles (+2,501)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,647 miles
    Test number
    280943282576
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass126,146 miles (+3,627)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,146 miles
    Test number
    257361508061
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective cloudy both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake indicating incorrect adjustment but not excessive

  7. Pass122,519 miles (+2,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,519 miles
    Test number
    642504438541
    • AdvisoryFront front two shocks weak rebound resistance

  8. Pass119,897 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,897 miles
    Test number
    645147722857
    • AdvisoryFront suspension low rebound resistance

  9. Pass115,675 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,675 miles
    Test number
    730347062604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    240447550829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail110,019 miles (+6,128)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    861512617548
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,891 miles
    Test number
    922938091304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,891 miles (+7,247)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,891 miles
    Test number
    664224074010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 195/60x15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass96,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    414920279934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail96,644 miles (+5,177)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    682811570367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass91,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,467 miles
    Test number
    885148624389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,467 miles (+7,165)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,467 miles
    Test number
    505468424303
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail84,302 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    147496223330
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass84,302 miles (+4,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    715256123312
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass79,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    167431732369
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail79,339 miles (+4,691)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    977891832387
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass74,648 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,648 miles
    Test number
    745732921365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,517 miles (+9,330)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    164159720351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOsr inner brake pad wear indicator bent and not sitting in position

  24. Pass59,187 miles (+11,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    410544629397
    • NoteNail in nsr tyre

  25. Pass47,418 miles (+11,367)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    284161838331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass36,051 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,051 miles
    Test number
    450720637404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,512 miles
    Test number
    631071436311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,512 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,512 miles
    Test number
    792211336387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about LB53 EMV

Does LB53 EMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EMV expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EMV?
The MOT on LB53 EMV expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EMV done?
LB53 EMV was recorded at 135,122 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has LB53 EMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EMV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 EMV 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 EMV find?
LB53 EMV passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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