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EF03 XGT

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,559 mi
Last recorded126,559 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XGT
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 126,559 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in n/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 121,346 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 116,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 116,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front due to product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,985 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Cracked and perished. No excessive movement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,158 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,158 miles

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,018 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush starting to perish (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder ()

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

Power steering slightly stiff to operate

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,166 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 70,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,392 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,022 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 42,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,018 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,756 miles

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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EF03 XGT is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 106,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 XGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF03 XGT registered?

EF03 XGT is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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