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HN53 UOP

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,123 mi
Last recorded155,123 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UOP
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 155,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front outriggers corroded

slight play o/s front top mount

Fail 13 Dec 2024 155,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear service brake recording minimum effort

front outriggers corroded

slight play o/s front top mount

Pass 27 Jan 2024 151,286 miles

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

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

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

front outriggers corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 145,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front outriggers corroded

slight play o/s front top suspension mounting

Fail 9 Jan 2023 145,681 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front outriggers corroded

slight play o/s front top suspension mounting

Pass 20 Jan 2022 139,930 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front outriggers corroded/holed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 134,791 miles

both front jacking points corroded/holed.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 134,791 miles

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

both front jacking points corroded/holed.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 128,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,530 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 123,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 116,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 99,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,349 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 81,126 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,922 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2010 59,401 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen o/s

Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level close to minimum

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,403 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,513 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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HN53 UOP is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN53 UOP, 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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HN53 UOP is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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