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LS53 VDL

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Toyota Corolla Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 161,217 miles on the clock, averaging 14,357 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 VVT-i engine is known for timing chain and tensioner and piston rings.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 VDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,357

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,762
Average per year14,357
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS53 VDL 32k64k97k129k161k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,762 miles
PASS
Mileage152,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,469 miles
PASS
Mileage142,986 miles
Since last MOT+12,889 miles
PASS
Mileage130,097 miles
Since last MOT+17,553 miles
PASS
Mileage112,544 miles
Since last MOT+18,348 miles
PASS
Mileage94,196 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,335 miles
Since last MOT+17,803 miles
PASS
Mileage75,532 miles
Since last MOT+13,714 miles
PASS
Mileage61,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,691 miles
PASS
Mileage50,127 miles
Since last MOT+18,138 miles
PASS
Mileage31,989 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Corolla models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VDL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 VDL

What car is LS53 VDL?

LS53 VDL is an green Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 VDL?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 VDL was 161,217 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 VDL passed its MOT?

LS53 VDL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Aug 2015.

Is LS53 VDL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 VDL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LS53 VDL?

LS53 VDL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.