CarVerify

Free Car Check

LE03 OVM

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

152,343 mi
Last recorded152,343 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 OVM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 152,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 151,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 148,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 145,331 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 145,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 143,739 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 139,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,362 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 126,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,888 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 113,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,815 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 46,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,811 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LE03 OVM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE03 OVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LE03 OVM?

You can check the full history of LE03 OVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LE03 OVM registered?

LE03 OVM is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LE03 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 OVM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LE03 OVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LE03 OVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.