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DA03 LCE

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 LCE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025
Pass 22 Aug 2023
Pass 31 Mar 2022 41 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 41 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp not working front (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020
Pass 11 Apr 2019
Pass 20 Apr 2018
Pass 4 May 2017
Pass 21 Apr 2016
Pass 23 Apr 2015

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 23 Apr 2015

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014
Pass 13 May 2013

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 13 May 2013

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2012 7,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 7,365 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 6,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 5,771 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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DA03 LCE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,489 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 Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA03 LCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA03 LCE registered?

DA03 LCE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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