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LC53 PNV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 PNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2025 125,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 122,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 122,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 118,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached Front bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 113,259 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,148 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,735 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,979 miles

Nearside Front washer weak

center brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 99,219 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 99,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel handbrake cable snapped (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,136 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished side wall

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,909 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriated

Fail 23 Dec 2013 86,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,268 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Dec 2012 79,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Centre brake light not working

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 72,195 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side track rod end gauiter split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,195 miles

near side track rod end gauiter split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,836 miles

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,248 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,248 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,294 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 49,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,711 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,711 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,608 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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LC53 PNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 PNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC53 PNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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