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DK03 GKE

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,485 mi
Last recorded67,485 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 GKE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,485 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,978 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 64,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 63,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 62,465 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer wall 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 60,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer wall 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre signs of wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre signs of wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 48,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,335 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 43,410 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 40,281 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2011 35,620 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 35,620 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,320 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,663 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,142 miles

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

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
4,663
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
41,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50,738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,902
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,729
position lamp(s) not working 13,511
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,389
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DK03 GKE is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 44,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50,738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 GKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Lanos typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 GKE registered?

DK03 GKE is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 GKE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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