CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF03 NZV

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

40,754 mi
Last recorded40,754 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NZV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 40,754 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 39,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2025 39,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2024 37,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 33,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 32,224 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 31,662 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 29,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,569 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,415 miles

Offside Rear flexi hose slightly twisted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 27,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear flexi hose slightly twisted

Pass 8 May 2015 25,493 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 25,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,407 miles

Centre silencer rattling baffles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 22,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre silencer rattling baffles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,798 miles

BOTH rear tyres BADLY perished and N/S/R worn close to legal limit

N/S/F tyre perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2012 16,798 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH rear tyres BADLY perished and N/S/R worn close to legal limit

N/S/F tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,137 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Possible puncture offside front tyre

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,279 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,711 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 6,645 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 3,610 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 3,610 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 3,140 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 2,883 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF03 NZV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF03 NZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF03 NZV?

You can check the full history of DF03 NZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF03 NZV registered?

DF03 NZV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is DF03 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 NZV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF03 NZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF03 NZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.