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EX03 LZB

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,791 mi
Last recorded40,791 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 LZB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,791 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 35,945 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,779 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 34,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,905 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,141 miles

both front tyres split on outer tread

both rear tyres split in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,512 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 14,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,085 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 10,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,530 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,939 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,008 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 6,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EX03 LZB is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX03 LZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX03 LZB registered?

EX03 LZB is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is EX03 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 LZB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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