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Toyota Corolla

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS53 LUWMOT history

LS53 LUW is a grey petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LS53 LUW grey Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,609 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LUW was last recorded at 74,609 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,549 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
3,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,609 miles
  • 2024 – 68,610 miles
  • 2023 – 61,139 miles
  • 2022 – 54,426 miles
  • 2021 – 47,926 miles
  • 2020 – 41,180 miles
  • 2019 – 34,957 miles
  • 2018 – 25,774 miles
  • 2017 – 20,729 miles
  • 2016 – 18,984 miles
  • 2015 – 17,569 miles
  • 2014 – 16,529 miles
  • 2013 – 14,963 miles
  • 2012 – 13,843 miles
  • 2011 – 11,616 miles
  • 2010 – 11,219 miles
  • 2009 – 10,481 miles
  • 2008 – 9,047 miles
  • 2007 – 7,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,609 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes have corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (N/S + O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S + O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder-body + suspension has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,609 miles (+60)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    828678846038
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (N/S + O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S + O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body + suspension has corrosion

  2. Fail74,549 miles (+5,939)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,549 miles
    Test number
    412791400303
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (N/S + O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S + O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body + suspension has corrosion

  3. Pass68,610 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,610 miles
    Test number
    287896665715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail68,607 miles (+7,468)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,607 miles
    Test number
    584356868878
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass61,139 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,139 miles
    Test number
    232055482498
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail60,981 miles (+6,555)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    682770644330
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,426 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,426 miles
    Test number
    575797312648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,926 miles
    Test number
    318676545625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,924 miles (+6)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    766706346700
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail47,918 miles (+6,738)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    532647033113
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass41,180 miles (+6,223)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    747350685643
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,957 miles (+9,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,957 miles
    Test number
    529967178778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner secured by nylon tyes
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment

  13. Pass25,774 miles (+5,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    25,774 miles
    Test number
    948115899198
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner secured by nylon straps
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass20,729 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    512412299159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail20,729 miles (+1,745)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    794401198681
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre rubber cracked and perished down to the cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre rubber cracked and perished down to the cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre rubber cracked and perished down to the cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal corroded underneath (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass18,984 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,984 miles
    Test number
    972759945579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are perished and have slight cracking to side walls due to age

  17. Pass17,569 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,569 miles
    Test number
    773256634748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,529 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,529 miles
    Test number
    985825714306
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of perrishing

  19. Fail16,529 miles (+1,566)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,529 miles
    Test number
    817565114354
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of perrishing

  20. Pass14,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,963 miles
    Test number
    358297613314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,963 miles (+1,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,963 miles
    Test number
    636357813387
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass13,843 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,843 miles
    Test number
    865540612320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,616 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,616 miles
    Test number
    578129211392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,219 miles (+738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,219 miles
    Test number
    572481820304
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass10,481 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,481 miles
    Test number
    174692829363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,047 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    9,047 miles
    Test number
    631902918344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,637 miles
    Test number
    990719567205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 LUW

Does LS53 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 LUW is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LUW?
The MOT on LS53 LUW is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 LUW done?
LS53 LUW was recorded at 74,609 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,683 miles a year.
Has LS53 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LUW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 LUW 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 LS53 LUW find?
LS53 LUW passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s; brake pipes have corrosion; coil spring corroded all, and 7 more.

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