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EU53 LDV

2003 Proton Jumbuck

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,789 mi
Last recorded50,789 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Proton Jumbuck49,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LDV
MakeProton
ModelJumbuck
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 50,789 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,599 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 48,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 47,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 46,436 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 46,425 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle is in a dangerous condition and should not be driven on the road (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Also covered in resin/unknown material (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills front to rear heavily corroded and rotten through including support brackets rotten away completely (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Dropping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear Floor pan and sills rotten through within limits to leaf spring carriers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill area and connection plates to body corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill area and connection plates to body corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

LPG tank heavily corroded

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside front headlight lense damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2021 46,360 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,107 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 45,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 44,172 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 40,839 miles

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 4 Dec 2018 40,835 miles

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

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,478 miles

Brake servo hose rubbing on clutch fluid resevoir

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LPG pipes rubbing on front anti roll bar

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 37,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake servo hose rubbing on clutch fluid resevoir

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LPG pipes rubbing on front anti roll bar

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 33,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,651 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,452 miles

exhast system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,719 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,010 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 44,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,110 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 39,110 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Proton Jumbuck?

Based on 28,247 MOT tests across 1,667 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
3,628
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,667
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,651
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 805
Brake pipe excessively corroded 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 655
Registration plate lamp not working 478
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EU53 LDV is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Proton Jumbuck models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,575 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 Proton Jumbuck fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 LDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EU53 LDV is a 2003 Proton Jumbuck, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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