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LJ53 BXB

2003 Vauxhall Movano

Yellow Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,678 mi
Last recorded13,678 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 13,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 13,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper short pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper short pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 13,441 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 12,980 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 12,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 12,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 12,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 12,292 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 5,156 miles

rear axle closs to bump stops

Fail 9 Jun 2014 5,156 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear axle closs to bump stops

Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 3,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,266 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 2,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 2,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 2,296 miles

slight front brake imbalance o/s late

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 BXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in Yellow with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 BXB registered?

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

Is LJ53 BXB safe to buy?

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