Honda Civic
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,396 cc
LM03 VBCMOT history
LM03 VBC is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 87,310 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 VBC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 VBC was last recorded at 87,310 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,934 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 376 miles
- Average per year
- 3,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,310 miles
- 2024 – 86,934 miles
- 2023 – 85,123 miles
- 2022 – 83,240 miles
- 2021 – 82,484 miles
- 2020 – 81,775 miles
- 2018 – 79,903 miles
- 2017 – 74,359 miles
- 2016 – 68,447 miles
- 2015 – 65,080 miles
- 2014 – 59,493 miles
- 2013 – 53,957 miles
- 2012 – 52,161 miles
- 2011 – 49,050 miles
- 2010 – 46,459 miles
- 2009 – 44,169 miles
- 2008 – 41,411 miles
- 2007 – 37,632 miles
- 2006 – 28,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,310 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,310 miles (+376)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 87,310 miles
- Test number
- 260925808868
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,934 miles (+1,811)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 86,934 miles
- Test number
- 812200842973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 85,123 miles
- Test number
- 396953828850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,123 miles (+1,883)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,123 miles
- Test number
- 931554356139
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Pass83,240 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 83,240 miles
- Test number
- 180982803281
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,238 miles (+754)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,238 miles
- Test number
- 319260289284
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,484 miles (+709)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 82,484 miles
- Test number
- 476710863066
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 81,775 miles
- Test number
- 352485326031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,775 miles (+1,872)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,775 miles
- Test number
- 360684499379
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass79,903 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 79,903 miles
- Test number
- 503887871573
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,903 miles (+5,544)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,903 miles
- Test number
- 457121965923
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,359 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,359 miles
- Test number
- 609357125323
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail74,358 miles (+5,911)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,358 miles
- Test number
- 116460932408
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 68,447 miles
- Test number
- 815911130726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,447 miles (+3,367)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,447 miles
- Test number
- 788489171665
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Pass65,080 miles (+5,587)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 65,080 miles
- Test number
- 429766705246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,493 miles (+5,536)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 59,493 miles
- Test number
- 695360004230
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass53,957 miles (+1,796)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 53,957 miles
- Test number
- 257204293118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,161 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 52,161 miles
- Test number
- 356860422251
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail52,161 miles (+3,111)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,161 miles
- Test number
- 797700422202
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,050 miles (+2,591)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 49,050 miles
- Test number
- 289164471158
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass46,459 miles (+2,290)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 46,459 miles
- Test number
- 412493680104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,169 miles (+2,758)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 44,169 miles
- Test number
- 990952229258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,411 miles (+3,779)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 41,411 miles
- Test number
- 151607518244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 37,632 miles
- Test number
- 203190987144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,632 miles (+8,942)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,632 miles
- Test number
- 213300287475
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass28,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 28,690 miles
- Test number
- 824524296118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 VBC
- Does LM03 VBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VBC is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 VBC?
- The MOT on LM03 VBC is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 VBC done?
- LM03 VBC was recorded at 87,310 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
- Has LM03 VBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 VBC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM03 VBC 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 VBC find?
- LM03 VBC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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