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DK03 PBD

2003 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,757 mi
Last recorded17,757 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 PBD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 17,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 17,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 17,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,032 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 16,556 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 16,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 15,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 15,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,603 miles

slight play in nearside inner tierod end at steering rack

Pass 26 May 2009 13,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,518 miles

rear discs corroding on inner edge

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,094 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,199 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

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 PBD is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 PBD registered?

DK03 PBD is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is DK03 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 PBD shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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