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LJ03 GUW

2003 Triumph Daytona

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,166 mi
Last recorded23,166 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Daytona15,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GUW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 23,166 miles

Offside Front master cylinder rubber seal deteriated

Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,115 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn floaters,side to side movement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front master cylinder dust seal deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2024 22,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Front Front brake master cylinder dust seal deteriorating

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn floaters - side to side movement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 22,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Front brake master cylinder dust seal deteriorating

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn on floaters - Side to side movement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 22,933 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Front brake master cylinder dust seal deteriorating

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn on floaters - Side to side movement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 22,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Indicator broken - not likely to detach

Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,757 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,840 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2018 16,827 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,006 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 10,608 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 10,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 10,587 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 9,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2012 9,283 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 7,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 7,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 6,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,332 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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LJ03 GUW is a 2003 Triumph Daytona in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,770 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 Triumph Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 GUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Daytona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 GUW registered?

LJ03 GUW is a 2003 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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