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DV53 LVR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,051 mi
Last recorded100,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 100,051 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 98,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg weld incomplete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower engine mount retaining bolt head snapped. mount secure with no movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 164,251 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 164,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 151,842 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Loading door can't be opened from outside vehicle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level very low!

Fail 10 Aug 2021 151,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Loading door can't be opened from outside vehicle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level very low!

Pass 27 Aug 2020 139,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil filter HEAVILY corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to open nearside loading door

Fail 20 Aug 2020 139,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil filter HEAVILY corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to open nearside loading door

Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 128,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,956 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2018 114,953 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Oil leak

most brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bad crackes in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Oil leak

most brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

low rear foot brake readings

vehicle in a corrosive condition

Fail 28 Jul 2016 96,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

low rear foot brake readings

vehicle in a corrosive condition

Fail 10 Jul 2015 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes greased

front and rear dics corroded due to vehicle being stud

under vehicle corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

front and rear dics corroded due to vehicle being stud

under vehicle corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,971 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 93,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,454 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 75,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,779 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,105 miles

1.very slight damage to n/s front outer wheel rim †2.slight wear on all brake discs corrosion on rears and rear brake pads low †

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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DV53 LVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DV53 LVR, 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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DV53 LVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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