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Toyota Celica

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,794 cc

LR53 VSGMOT history

LR53 VSG is a silver petrol Toyota Celica first used on 9 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,533 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VSG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VSG was last recorded at 124,533 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,739 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
3,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,533 miles
  • 2025 – 121,739 miles
  • 2024 – 120,341 miles
  • 2023 – 118,435 miles
  • 2021 – 117,364 miles
  • 2020 – 113,098 miles
  • 2019 – 112,078 miles
  • 2018 – 107,390 miles
  • 2017 – 102,790 miles
  • 2016 – 95,270 miles
  • 2015 – 89,318 miles
  • 2014 – 84,866 miles
  • 2013 – 79,979 miles
  • 2012 – 76,175 miles
  • 2011 – 72,694 miles
  • 2010 – 68,527 miles
  • 2009 – 65,038 miles
  • 2007 – 49,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,533 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,533 miles (+2,794)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,533 miles
    Test number
    939422348471
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,739 miles (+1,398)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    863757394525
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,341 miles (+1,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,341 miles
    Test number
    735652509453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass118,435 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,435 miles
    Test number
    683866460436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,364 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,364 miles
    Test number
    344668208700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,098 miles
    Test number
    813264316426
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust under the chassis

  7. Fail113,098 miles (+1,020)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,098 miles
    Test number
    248227723029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust under the chassis

  8. Pass112,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,078 miles
    Test number
    597187108475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a feathered edge on the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail112,076 miles (+4,686)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,076 miles
    Test number
    174825419362
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a feathered edge on the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass107,390 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,390 miles
    Test number
    910865138702
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail107,390 miles (+4,600)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,390 miles
    Test number
    608512850377
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  12. Pass102,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    180871784615
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail102,790 miles (+7,520)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    566559706078
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass95,270 miles (+5,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,270 miles
    Test number
    935555815042
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass89,318 miles (+4,452)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    115042685055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass84,866 miles (+4,887)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    529677784078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass79,979 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,979 miles
    Test number
    687135473019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,175 miles (+3,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,175 miles
    Test number
    207835072020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass72,694 miles (+4,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    405137361080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass68,527 miles (+3,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,527 miles
    Test number
    773100470054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail65,038 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    164290379069
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass65,038 miles (+15,618)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    172210779080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    730344397039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,420 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    562263497073
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 VSG

Does LR53 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VSG is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VSG?
The MOT on LR53 VSG is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VSG done?
LR53 VSG was recorded at 124,533 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 3,993 miles a year.
Has LR53 VSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VSG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR53 VSG 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 LR53 VSG find?
LR53 VSG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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