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DN52 JLV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,894 mi
Last recorded151,894 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 JLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 151,894 miles

Nearside and offside front jacking points excessively corroded and weakened, advise not using for jacking vehicle front

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Considerable corrosion throughout under body rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 151,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.76 result reading 2.36 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside lenses excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake caliper parking brake lever seized forward (1.1.15 (e))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs quite heavily corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front jacking points excessively corroded and weakened, do not use as jacking points

Rear service brake performance noticeably lower, advise attention

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Considerable corrosion setting in within rear suspension mounting area’s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 149,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inside face offside being the worse, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear trailing arms to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front outriggers/jacking points heavily corroded, advise attention

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front strut turrets corroded, offside being the worse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear nearside and offside trailing arm mounting area’s corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 149,884 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper flexy brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inside face offside being the worse, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front outriggers/jacking points heavily corroded, advise attention

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake performance only just met, due to poor response on rear brakes

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front strut turrets corroded, offside being the worse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear nearside and offside trailing arm mounting area’s corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 149,858 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear registration plate lamp assembly broken/damaged resulting in jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside lenses excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Faulty, not operating position lamp as intended (4.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inside face, offside being the worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside jacking points excessively corroded

Service brake brake performance only just met due to nearside and offside rear brakes poor, advise attention

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front nearside and offside strut top mounting area’s corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear nearside and offside spring mounting plates corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 148,523 miles

Nearside and offside front outrigger/jacking points heavily corroded, advise attention

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle pannard rods corroded, advise replace soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake performance only just met due to low response rear, may improve after use due to new rear brake pads fitted prior to test

Fail 18 Jan 2024 148,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside lenses excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside front outrigger/jacking points heavily corroded, advise attention

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle pannard rods corroded, advise replace soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake performance only just met due to low response rear, may improve after use due to new rear brake pads fitted prior to test

Windscreen washer not working Frozen, sorted at time of test (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 148,523 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever seized on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside has little to no response (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front outriggers/jacking points heavily corroded, advise repair

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Advise attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle pannard rods/tubes corroded, advise replacement soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 144,915 miles

Nearside and offside front outriggers/jacking points corroded excessively, advise repair

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 144,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside front outriggers/jacking points corroded excessively, advise repair

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 142,550 miles

Considerable corrosion around nearside and offside front jacking points, advise do not use jacking points

Parking brake response only just met,new pads and discs have been fitted so performance my increase

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front nearside and offside strut top mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 142,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.71 measured reading value of 2.21 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Considerable corrosion around nearside and offside front jacking points, advise do not use jacking points

Parking brake response only just met,new pads and discs have been fitted so performance my increase

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front nearside and offside strut top mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 142,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.71 result value 2.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear axle between flexy brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On route from load compensator to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On route to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs heavily corroded on inside face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front outriggers excessively corroded severely reducing the jacking point strength

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inside face, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front suspension strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 138,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of nearside and offside front brake discs heavily corroded, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear load compensator brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route from flexy brake hose to rear Nearside brake caliper, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower main body casing has conciderable corrosion nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 138,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.71 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake caliper lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached Outer lower door moulding insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt driving power steering slightly deteriorated, advise replace

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of nearside and offside front brake discs heavily corroded, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear load compensator brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route from flexy brake hose to rear Nearside brake caliper, corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lower main body casing has conciderable corrosion nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 134,094 miles

Front nearside and offside jacking area corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 134,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside jacking area corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replace

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front, inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside front outriggers corroded slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2018 128,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Flexy hose section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front, inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear, inside face very heavily corroded, advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside front outriggers corroded slightly

Parking brake poor nearside

Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,790 miles

Ball joint has slight play Offside steering rack end inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front and both rear tyres perished badly, advise replace

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 118,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On route to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play Offside steering rack end inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front and both rear tyres perished badly, advise replace

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower than expected performance on the rear service brake, advise attension

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 114,539 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard Load rod missing (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,157 miles

Ball joint has slight play Offside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front leaking grease slightly, advise replacement (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,157 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Main cable from handbrake lever excessively corroded frayed and weakened (3.5.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play Offside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front leaking grease slightly, advise replacement (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 99,283 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2013 99,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 91,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 82,508 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 74,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 73,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 64,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 45,769 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,744 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DN52 JLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN52 JLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN52 JLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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