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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,794 cc

LM53 CJOMOT history

LM53 CJO is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LM53 CJO blue Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,747 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 CJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 CJO was last recorded at 82,747 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,327 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
3,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,747 miles
  • 2025 – 82,327 miles
  • 2024 – 81,138 miles
  • 2023 – 81,092 miles
  • 2022 – 76,547 miles
  • 2021 – 75,102 miles
  • 2020 – 66,662 miles
  • 2019 – 64,474 miles
  • 2018 – 61,135 miles
  • 2017 – 57,874 miles
  • 2016 – 55,999 miles
  • 2015 – 53,472 miles
  • 2014 – 51,002 miles
  • 2013 – 48,786 miles
  • 2012 – 46,058 miles
  • 2011 – 42,544 miles
  • 2010 – 36,763 miles
  • 2009 – 26,279 miles
  • 2008 – 21,113 miles
  • 2006 – 14,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,747 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,747 miles (+420)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,747 miles
    Test number
    173752206645
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,327 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    558899381110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,314 miles (+1,176)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,314 miles
    Test number
    177707800179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass81,138 miles (+46)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    135578941092
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail81,092 miles (+4,545)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,092 miles
    Test number
    749259107844
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass76,547 miles (+1,445)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    815810271977
    • DangerousReversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected/light flashes
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,102 miles (+8,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    646768235447
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,662 miles (+2,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    659099486376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass64,474 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,474 miles
    Test number
    568080569108
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,135 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    204714423665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,874 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,874 miles
    Test number
    796982349706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    323409211180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,999 miles (+2,527)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    606071541688
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass53,472 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    550701200969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,002 miles (+2,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,002 miles
    Test number
    928612044369
    • NoteWIPER BLADES SHOWING OF AGE DETERIORATION

  16. Pass48,786 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,786 miles
    Test number
    439560053434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,058 miles (+3,514)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,058 miles
    Test number
    765958332356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass42,544 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,544 miles
    Test number
    767422541312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,763 miles (+10,484)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,763 miles
    Test number
    863028250343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,279 miles (+5,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    340782569084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,113 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,113 miles
    Test number
    292644118012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,699 miles
    Test number
    451367326317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 CJO

Does LM53 CJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 CJO is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 CJO?
The MOT on LM53 CJO is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 CJO done?
LM53 CJO was recorded at 82,747 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,505 miles a year.
Has LM53 CJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 CJO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM53 CJO 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 LM53 CJO find?
LM53 CJO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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