MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,558 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Steering arm connecting ball joints has rubbers split
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside & offside handbrake requires adjustment
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight play at nearside front wheel
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tata Safari?
Based on 7,199 MOT tests across 891 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK03 OAB is a 2003 Tata Safari in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2003 Tata Safari models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 52,189 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 Tata Safari fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 769 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 OAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Tata Safari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Tata Safari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LK03 OAB registered?
LK03 OAB is a 2003 Tata Safari, first registered on 20 June 2003.
Is LK03 OAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK03 OAB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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