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LJ53 BWW

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,635 mi
Last recorded26,635 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 26,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 14,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 7,925 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 7,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 7,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 7,479 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 7,479 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 6,758 miles

Rear four seat rear bench two mid seats no seat belts . seats not in use (blocked)

Pass 9 Jan 2019 6,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 4,584 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 4,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 3,945 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 3,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 3,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 3,505 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 3,160 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Movano?

Based on 1,043,634 MOT tests across 89,639 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,309
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
89,639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,610
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19,839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19,684
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,478
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LJ53 BWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Movano models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 99,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50,018 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 BWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Movano typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Movano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ53 BWW registered?

LJ53 BWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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