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HX03 LWS

2003 Tvr Tamora

Green Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tamora27,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 LWS
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 99,435 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 73,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,554 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 55,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 51,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 51,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,777 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 46,777 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,571 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

wiper donnt park

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,031 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 13,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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HX03 LWS is a 2003 Tvr Tamora in Green with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 27,595 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 Tvr Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX03 LWS registered?

HX03 LWS is a 2003 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is HX03 LWS safe to buy?

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