CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ03 LVT

2003 Maserati Spyder

Black Petrol 4244cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,935 mi
Last recorded56,935 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Maserati Spyder35,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Maserati
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LVT
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 56,210 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,443 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 55,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,224 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,224 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,857 miles

Rear tyres perished, 265/35/R18

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column adjustment will lock in one position but not all positions

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,761 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 49,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,046 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2011 47,046 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,147 miles

Front wheel alignment out

Headlight self leveling mechanism broken

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel alignment out

Headlight self leveling mechanism broken

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

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
Full Maserati Spyder reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ03 LVT is a 2003 Maserati Spyder in Black with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,877 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 Maserati Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 LVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Maserati Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ03 LVT?

You can check the full history of LJ03 LVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ03 LVT registered?

LJ03 LVT is a 2003 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is LJ03 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 LVT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ03 LVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ03 LVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.