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LT53 DBY

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 131,656 miles on the clock, averaging 5,949 miles per year, below 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 LT53 DBY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,949

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,656 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,926
Average per year5,949
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 DBY 17k46k74k103k132k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage126,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage122,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage116,739 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage109,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage103,952 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage98,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,252 miles
PASS
Mileage91,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage84,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,400 miles
Since last MOT+8,889 miles
PASS
Mileage75,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,473 miles
PASS
Mileage67,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,171 miles
PASS
Mileage58,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,153 miles
PASS
Mileage48,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage39,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage35,285 miles
Since last MOT+15,228 miles
PASS
Mileage20,057 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage19,558 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage18,636 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
PASS
Mileage17,681 miles
Since last MOT+852 miles
PASS
Mileage16,829 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

RegistrationLT53 DBY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 DBY

What car is LT53 DBY?

LT53 DBY is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 DBY?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 DBY was 131,656 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 DBY passed its MOT?

LT53 DBY has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is LT53 DBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 DBY 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 LT53 DBY?

LT53 DBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.