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LA03 JLV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 JLV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,482 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,276 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR/OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 79,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 79,661 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack seals leaking both OS and NS (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF & NSF DISKS WORN / SLIGHTLY WARPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low OSF & NSF (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF & NSF INNER LIP (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROAD TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY OR WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,294 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,294 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,641 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (cat) to mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,769 miles

offside front coil spring corroded

rear box in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,592 miles

rear exhaust box corroiding

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,967 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,967 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,180 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,398 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,163 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 23,163 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,010 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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LA03 JLV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA03 JLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA03 JLV registered?

LA03 JLV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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