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HV03 VXK

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,433 mi
Last recorded147,433 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 VXK
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 147,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 146,491 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 144,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 142,869 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2021 137,164 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 133,771 miles

Nearside Rear lower pannal corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

bonnet catch stiff

both drum sticks have slight play

bottom of rad weeping

center stop not working

fan belt in poor condition

front disc's in poor condition

front jacking areas corroded

rear brake back plates in poor condition

rear disc's in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 133,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear lower pannal corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished-strong advise

bonnet catch stiff

both drum sticks have slight play

bottom of rad weeping

center stop not working

fan belt in poor condition

front disc's in poor condition

front jacking areas corroded

rear brake back plates in poor condition

rear disc's in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,004 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint jacket in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front rack has slight play

front seat belts in poor condition

hand brake just made 17%

rear brake,backe plate in poor condition

rear pads look low

Fail 9 Nov 2017 126,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint jacket in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front rack has slight play

front seat belts in poor condition

hand brake just made 17%

rear brake,backe plate in poor condition

rear pads look low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,496 miles

Nearside Front rack has slight play

Offside Rear hand brake effort lower than n/s/r

centre stop in op

Fail 8 Jul 2016 118,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front rack has slight play

Offside Rear hand brake effort lower than n/s/r

centre stop in op

Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,189 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,868 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,060 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front disc and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,802 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 66,756 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,510 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,396 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,259 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,797 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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HV03 VXK 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 76%.

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 HV03 VXK, 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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HV03 VXK is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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