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LJ53 BZD

2003 Vauxhall Movano

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Movano99,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMovano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,539 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 81,539 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,264 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,113 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 79,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 74,548 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,548 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 70,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 66,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,034 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,540 miles

Oil leak

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 53,306 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,306 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,956 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 BZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

LJ53 BZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Movano, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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