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LJ53 OYD

2003 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Grey Diesel 6600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado115,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OYD
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026
Pass 15 Oct 2024
Fail 15 Oct 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 143,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 143,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 143,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 143,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

cant check rear seatbelts

Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,987 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pads on limit of wear indicator

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,423 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,278 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 101,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 94,788 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,454 miles

Front suspension close to bump stops.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,848 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2010 83,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,393 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

passengers door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,864 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside parking brake performance low

offside door mirror glas damaged. not advers;ey affecting view to rear

Pass 14 Sep 2006 58,884 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Silverado?

Based on 1,249 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
2,428
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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LJ53 OYD is a 2003 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Grey with a 6,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 115,239 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 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 OYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Silverado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ53 OYD is a 2003 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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