Letters were used in those years, and the number "3" could also be there if the license plate is worn and looks like a number. If it's completely illegible, vin number window sticker lookup at
https://carfast.express/en/window_sticker . They can extract information even from a partially readable VIN, especially if the model is in the database.
Based on your description, 2003 sounds quite likely, but it's best to order the correct parts.
