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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LM03 VBJMOT history

LM03 VBJ is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

LM03 VBJ silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
74,589 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 VBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 VBJ was last recorded at 74,589 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 6,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,399 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,190 miles
Average per year
3,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,589 miles
  • 2024 – 68,399 miles
  • 2023 – 62,522 miles
  • 2022 – 57,566 miles
  • 2021 – 52,314 miles
  • 2020 – 47,552 miles
  • 2019 – 44,660 miles
  • 2018 – 41,288 miles
  • 2017 – 38,015 miles
  • 2016 – 35,918 miles
  • 2015 – 33,015 miles
  • 2014 – 31,826 miles
  • 2013 – 30,324 miles
  • 2012 – 28,471 miles
  • 2011 – 27,260 miles
  • 2010 – 25,285 miles
  • 2009 – 22,479 miles
  • 2008 – 20,396 miles
  • 2007 – 17,567 miles
  • 2006 – 15,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,589 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    238205936345
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  2. Fail74,589 miles (+6,190)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    783763507455
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  3. Pass68,399 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,399 miles
    Test number
    322939061427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,522 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    494945787977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Fail62,506 miles (+4,940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,506 miles
    Test number
    508368917926
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass57,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    770643772003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,566 miles (+5,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    304292341572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    837497172082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,314 miles (+4,762)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    383354984249
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass47,552 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,552 miles
    Test number
    423478584140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    696278761343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,660 miles (+3,372)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    813610475500
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass41,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,288 miles
    Test number
    433481687767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,288 miles (+3,273)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,288 miles
    Test number
    168932696899
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass38,015 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,015 miles
    Test number
    518488209964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,918 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,918 miles
    Test number
    179736379446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,015 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    448471875165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,826 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,826 miles
    Test number
    655994174192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  19. Fail31,810 miles (+1,486)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,810 miles
    Test number
    275166664115
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  20. Pass30,324 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,324 miles
    Test number
    445688963142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Fail30,323 miles (+1,852)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    317977763154
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass28,471 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,471 miles
    Test number
    255332682127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/Rear tyre has started cracking
  23. Fail28,455 miles (+1,195)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,455 miles
    Test number
    389185072155
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  24. Pass27,260 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,260 miles
    Test number
    107570881111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,285 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,285 miles
    Test number
    210110380167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,479 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,479 miles
    Test number
    211657079400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,396 miles (+2,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,396 miles
    Test number
    692530488173
    • NoteOil leak
  28. Pass17,567 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,567 miles
    Test number
    993340187169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,530 miles
    Test number
    203699576188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 VBJ

Does LM03 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 VBJ expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 VBJ?
The MOT on LM03 VBJ expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 VBJ done?
LM03 VBJ was recorded at 74,589 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 3,107 miles a year.
Has LM03 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 VBJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM03 VBJ 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 VBJ find?
LM03 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak.

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