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AU03 LSV

2003 Tata Loadbeta

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,502 mi
Last recorded44,502 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Tata Loadbeta37,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LSV
MakeTata
ModelLoadbeta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 44,502 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cable tied (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet pull deteriorated

drivers seat worn on rails

Fail 20 May 2021 44,502 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy and when under pressure goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet pull lever cable deteriorated

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Nov 2019 42,295 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear rubbers split all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers working all the time won’t turn off

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Noise from gearbox

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Tata Loadbeta?

Based on 12,316 MOT tests across 1,763 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,192
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,271
Steering pivot point has excessive play 786
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 666
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 661
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 589
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AU03 LSV is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2003 Tata Loadbeta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 37,871 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 Tata Loadbeta fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 LSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tata Loadbeta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Loadbeta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU03 LSV is a 2003 Tata Loadbeta, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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