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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LD03 EHLMOT history

LD03 EHL is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 8 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 219,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LD03 EHL red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
219,438 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 EHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 EHL was last recorded at 219,438 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,032 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,406 miles
Average per year
9,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,438 miles
  • 2025 – 216,032 miles
  • 2024 – 212,999 miles
  • 2023 – 207,392 miles
  • 2022 – 196,115 miles
  • 2021 – 185,034 miles
  • 2020 – 177,055 miles
  • 2019 – 162,939 miles
  • 2018 – 151,691 miles
  • 2017 – 139,209 miles
  • 2016 – 127,731 miles
  • 2015 – 117,126 miles
  • 2014 – 106,170 miles
  • 2013 – 94,663 miles
  • 2012 – 85,059 miles
  • 2011 – 75,664 miles
  • 2010 – 65,515 miles
  • 2009 – 56,930 miles
  • 2008 – 47,194 miles
  • 2007 – 37,396 miles
  • 2006 – 28,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail219,438 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Both headlamp glasses are discolouring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear brakes are binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush is starting to separate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail219,438 miles (+3,406)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,438 miles
    Test number
    969019932987
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass216,032 miles (+3,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    216,032 miles
    Test number
    717399237563
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section rear heat shield has corroded through
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold heat shield is partially insecure
    • AdvisoryLong travel on the parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting Bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting Bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass212,999 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    212,999 miles
    Test number
    645047132822
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp glasses are discolouring
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes are binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush is starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer mounting flange has corroded through on one side

  4. Fail212,999 miles (+5,607)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,999 miles
    Test number
    728847199526
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp glasses are discolouring
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes are binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush is starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer mounting flange has corroded through on one side

  5. Pass207,392 miles (+11,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    207,392 miles
    Test number
    484679026198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,115 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    196,115 miles
    Test number
    640741992206
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen, under body corroded and o/s floor corroded

  7. Fail196,113 miles (+11,079)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,113 miles
    Test number
    299001612044
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen, under body corroded and o/s floor corroded

  8. Pass185,034 miles (+327)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    185,034 miles
    Test number
    324075284948
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail184,707 miles (+7,652)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,707 miles
    Test number
    517333791546
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass177,055 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    177,055 miles
    Test number
    385359565968
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer, due to a failed gasket at the joint between the centre and rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer tail-pipe becoming detached

  11. Fail177,055 miles (+14,116)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,055 miles
    Test number
    852311517670
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer, due to a failed gasket at the joint between the centre and rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer tail-pipe becoming detached

  12. Pass162,939 miles (+11,248)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    162,939 miles
    Test number
    498616838289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,691 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,691 miles
    Test number
    190866574383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail151,373 miles (+12,164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,373 miles
    Test number
    119410660185
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass139,209 miles (+11,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,209 miles
    Test number
    191858830634
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded advise replacment
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor

  16. Pass127,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    962062983162
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOs handbrake needs attention

  17. Fail127,731 miles (+10,605)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    661569744565
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOs handbrake needs attention

  18. Fail117,126 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    146312495072
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres lumpy on inner tread
    • NoteSill covers

  19. Pass117,126 miles (+10,956)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    728352695092
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres lumpy on inner tread
    • NoteSill covers

  20. Pass106,170 miles (+11,507)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,170 miles
    Test number
    146187694080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass94,663 miles (+9,604)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,663 miles
    Test number
    898137483054
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake application on limits

  22. Pass85,059 miles (+9,395)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,059 miles
    Test number
    949146592016
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake application on limits /sill covers /

  23. Pass75,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,664 miles
    Test number
    228011791009
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail75,664 miles (+10,149)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,664 miles
    Test number
    475831091079
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass65,515 miles (+8,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    614231090084
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres uneven wear on inner tread

  26. Pass56,930 miles (+9,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    382287399012
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass47,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    110697788450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,194 miles (+9,798)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    700357688077
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass37,396 miles (+9,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    310165997069
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass28,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,174 miles
    Test number
    140107796021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 EHL

Does LD03 EHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 EHL expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 EHL?
The MOT on LD03 EHL expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 EHL done?
LD03 EHL was recorded at 219,438 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 9,428 miles a year.
Has LD03 EHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 EHL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 EHL 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 LD03 EHL find?
LD03 EHL failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side; nearside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill, and 4 more.

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