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CN53 CUW

2003 Chevrolet Luv

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,242 mi
Last recorded110,242 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Chevrolet Luv80,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 CUW
MakeChevrolet
ModelLuv
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 110,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 107,901 miles

drag link ends have slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2023 105,380 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2022 96,406 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 86,508 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,934 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 77,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front body hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Step mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,088 miles

front brake hoses not routed very well metal brake pipe to rear not routed very well.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,399 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 64,399 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,879 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,247 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

Fail 5 Feb 2015 55,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 51,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,637 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 38,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,091 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Luv?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,206
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 133
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 114
Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
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CN53 CUW is a 2003 Chevrolet Luv in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Chevrolet Luv models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 80,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Luv fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 CUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Luv typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Chevrolet Luv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN53 CUW is a 2003 Chevrolet Luv, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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