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DL03 GVA

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,191 mi
Last recorded55,191 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GVA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 55,191 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2026 55,168 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2025 54,316 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 54,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe joint (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 54,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,797 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,325 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 53,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,974 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 52,974 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 48,526 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,869 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,864 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,644 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,669 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,137 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,145 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,145 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,317 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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DL03 GVA is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL03 GVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DL03 GVA is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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