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CN03 DPV

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,195 mi
Last recorded42,195 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 DPV
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 42,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 42,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 41,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,397 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 30,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,400 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 26,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,407 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 19,913 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 19,703 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 17,515 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 17,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 15,207 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 15,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2007 13,620 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,552 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,555 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges[235/40/18y]

How Reliable is the Tvr Tuscan?

Based on 24,752 MOT tests across 1,685 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,113
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 610
Headlamp aim too high 584
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 369
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 365
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 334
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CN03 DPV is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,694 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 Tvr Tuscan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN03 DPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tuscan typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN03 DPV is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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