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Chrysler PT Cruiser

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LM03 DBZMOT history

LM03 DBZ is a blue diesel Chrysler PT Cruiser first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,303 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 DBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chrysler
Model
PT Cruiser
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 DBZ was last recorded at 123,303 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,329 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
4,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,303 miles
  • 2025 – 121,329 miles
  • 2024 – 118,948 miles
  • 2023 – 117,776 miles
  • 2022 – 114,985 miles
  • 2021 – 112,018 miles
  • 2020 – 109,815 miles
  • 2019 – 103,817 miles
  • 2018 – 96,266 miles
  • 2017 – 88,087 miles
  • 2016 – 81,265 miles
  • 2015 – 74,874 miles
  • 2014 – 66,977 miles
  • 2013 – 58,734 miles
  • 2012 – 50,665 miles
  • 2011 – 42,218 miles
  • 2010 – 35,810 miles
  • 2009 – 33,102 miles
  • 2008 – 32,341 miles
  • 2007 – 28,733 miles
  • 2006 – 25,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,303 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,303 miles (+1,974)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,303 miles
    Test number
    721408960094
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,329 miles (+2,381)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    704281005700
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP AIM POOR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,948 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    527400527532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail118,944 miles (+1,168)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,944 miles
    Test number
    129824331964
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass117,776 miles (+2,791)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    333509668957
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp showing white to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass114,985 miles (+2,967)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,985 miles
    Test number
    307896943753
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass112,018 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,018 miles
    Test number
    171839255836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,815 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,815 miles
    Test number
    147725988681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,817 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    976487754577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    542374417285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail96,265 miles (+8,178)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,265 miles
    Test number
    741504440555
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,087 miles (+6,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    193618233592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass81,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    843481987510
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail81,265 miles (+6,391)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    944188315014
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass74,874 miles (+7,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    595776775189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass66,977 miles (+8,243)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    385834764149
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to get poor condition
    • NoteFront lamps dis-coloured/poor condition
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm rear bushes split
    • NoteNearside front inner alloy out of shape
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner steering rack joint

  17. Pass58,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,734 miles
    Test number
    656748163194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,734 miles (+8,069)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,734 miles
    Test number
    199885063180
    • 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)

  19. Pass50,665 miles (+8,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,665 miles
    Test number
    676693462119
    • NoteFront suspension arm (rear bushes) split and starting to unbond

  20. Pass42,218 miles (+6,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,218 miles
    Test number
    278058171403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass35,810 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,810 miles
    Test number
    524729970171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,102 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,102 miles
    Test number
    522973669151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,341 miles (+3,608)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,341 miles
    Test number
    850437258154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCut in N/S/F tyre sidewall cords not exposed

  24. Pass28,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,733 miles
    Test number
    840549157184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,733 miles (+2,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,733 miles
    Test number
    221228757424
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass25,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,917 miles
    Test number
    774948276189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 DBZ

Does LM03 DBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 DBZ is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 DBZ?
The MOT on LM03 DBZ is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 DBZ done?
LM03 DBZ was recorded at 123,303 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,887 miles a year.
Has LM03 DBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 DBZ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 DBZ 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 LM03 DBZ find?
LM03 DBZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 4 minor defects: central stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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