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LX53 UNB

2003 Toyota Corolla · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Sidcup, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 177,832 miles on the clock, averaging 4,493 miles per year, well 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 LX53 UNB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
177,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,493

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading177,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year168
Average per year4,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 UNB 89k111k133k156k178k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,832 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
PASS
Mileage177,664 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage177,344 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage177,308 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
PASS
Mileage177,305 miles
Since last MOT+359 miles
PASS
Mileage176,946 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
PASS
Mileage176,868 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
PASS
Mileage176,329 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage174,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage172,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage170,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage167,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage162,211 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage154,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage146,878 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage138,294 miles
Since last MOT+17,433 miles
PASS
Mileage120,861 miles
Since last MOT+32,115 miles
PASS
Mileage88,746 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Toyota Corolla

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Timing chain and tensioner

Piston rings

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 UNB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 UNB

What car is LX53 UNB?

LX53 UNB is an grey Toyota Corolla, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 UNB?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 UNB was 177,832 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 UNB passed its MOT?

LX53 UNB has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2026.

Is LX53 UNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 UNB 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 LX53 UNB?

LX53 UNB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.