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GL53 LRO

2003 Honda S2000

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,409 mi
Last recorded82,409 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda S200060,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LRO
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 82,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 75,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,166 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,678 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 56,792 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,969 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 2 Sep 2009 48,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,469 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,221 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,607 miles

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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GL53 LRO is a 2003 Honda S2000 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL53 LRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL53 LRO registered?

GL53 LRO is a 2003 Honda S2000, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is GL53 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 LRO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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