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LJ03 DYD

2003 Ducati 748

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,464 mi
Last recorded38,464 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ducati 7489,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 DYD
MakeDucati
Model748
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,269 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened l/h fork leg upper on front-inner edge (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened r/h fork leg upper behind mudguard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyres inflated to carry out MOT. Visible flat

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,178 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,100 miles

indicators flashing fast but not more than 120 beats

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,100 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

indicators flashing fast but not more than 120 beats

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,880 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,868 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 37,864 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,301 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 36,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,350 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 34,350 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,175 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2006 21,315 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ducati 748?

Based on 29,046 MOT tests across 3,162 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
384
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 327
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 313
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 128
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 125
Footrest missing 122
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LJ03 DYD is a 2003 Ducati 748 in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 748 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 9,990 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 Ducati 748 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 DYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 748 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Ducati 748 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 DYD registered?

LJ03 DYD is a 2003 Ducati 748, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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