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LJ53 MWP

2003 Gilera Dna

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

850 mi
Last recorded850 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Gilera Dna7,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MWP
MakeGilera
ModelDna
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 27,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,121 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 33,423 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,136 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,553 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 26,522 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,326 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 17,674 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component misaligned (2.4.A.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,789 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Gilera Dna?

Based on 25,397 MOT tests across 4,764 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
968
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,269
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,232
Footrest missing 536
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 474
Headlamp aim too low 354
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LJ53 MWP is a 2003 Gilera Dna in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Dna models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 7,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Gilera Dna fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 MWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Dna typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Dna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 MWP is a 2003 Gilera Dna, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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