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DK03 LZV

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,649 mi
Last recorded73,649 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 LZV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 73,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,417 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 73,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,867 miles

offside front tyre low on tread edges

Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 70,962 miles

offside front tyre slight wear to outer edge

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,683 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,668 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,268 miles

exhaust is noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust nosiey

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,831 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,459 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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DK03 LZV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 59,836 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 Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 LZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 LZV registered?

DK03 LZV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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