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DK03 LBX

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,570 mi
Last recorded65,570 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 LBX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 63,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 55,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,171 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,791 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,372 miles

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 5 Sep 2009 36,589 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,589 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,713 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,422 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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DK03 LBX is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 LBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 LBX registered?

DK03 LBX is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is DK03 LBX safe to buy?

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