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LJ03 GVW

2003 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,543 mi
Last recorded22,543 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Azure15,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GVW
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 22,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 22,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 22,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,600 miles

Foot/parking brake has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering upper tie bar bushes/mounting point has slight play - both sides

Wheel bearing has slight play All have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,610 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 19,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel flap inoperative

Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,512 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 18,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 11,484 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 11,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 6,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,232 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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LJ03 GVW is a 2003 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,758 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 Bentley Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 GVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ03 GVW registered?

LJ03 GVW is a 2003 Bentley Azure, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LJ03 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 GVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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