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LJ03 VBC

2003 Triumph Daytona

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,224 mi
Last recorded42,224 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Daytona15,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VBC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,224 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 42,224 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 41,205 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 39,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 35,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 33,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 30,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,282 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 28,259 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

upper front fairing fitted off of center line

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,687 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

fairing damaged

gear selector antislip excessively worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,677 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 18,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,318 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 11,318 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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 VBC is a 2003 Triumph Daytona in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 VBC registered?

LJ03 VBC is a 2003 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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