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AE53 LDU

2003 Proton Jumbuck

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

36,768 mi
Last recorded36,768 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LDU
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 36,768 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mount corroded and slight blow

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

Front Starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 36,768 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mount corroded and slight blow

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

Front Starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 29,181 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2023 28,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 27,734 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 27,734 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 27,014 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 27,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Recommend Replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Recommend Replacement (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s side front anti-roll drop links bushes split Recommend Replacement

Pass 13 Sep 2017 26,047 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Engine oil leak - Req investigation

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

Engine oil leak - Req investigation

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,707 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 24,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise rear brake check

Fail 9 Sep 2014 23,558 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise rear brake check

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,794 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 20,009 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,097 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate insecure

nearside rear tyre starting to perish + has cut in tread

Fail 7 Sep 2010 19,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate insecure

nearside rear tyre starting to perish + has cut in tread

Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 17,357 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 1,181 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Jumbuck?

Based on 28,247 MOT tests across 1,667 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,628
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,667
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,651
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 805
Brake pipe excessively corroded 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 655
Registration plate lamp not working 478
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AE53 LDU is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,575 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 Proton Jumbuck fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 LDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AE53 LDU is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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