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LE03 VNV

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,554 mi
Last recorded153,554 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 153,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 150,926 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 150,926 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 148,217 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper loose

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 142,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 5 Jan 2022 139,651 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,288 miles

Offside Front Outer dent in o/s/f outer edge alloy wheel rim.

Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,288 miles

Offside Front Outer dent in o/s/f outer edge alloy wheel rim.

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r number plate light not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,908 miles

air con pipe in engine bay broken.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 129,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp unit loose. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door unable to open from out side. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

air con pipe in engine bay broken.

engine oil level low.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 127,007 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 126,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,666 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 121,631 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 121,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 119,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,103 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LE03 VNV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE03 VNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LE03 VNV registered?

LE03 VNV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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