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LK03 YVU

2003 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,879 mi
Last recorded44,879 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Tvr Tuscan27,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YVU
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 44,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 44,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,671 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 43,660 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged handbrake cable has rubbed through pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

stickers would be better removed when driving

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,846 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019
Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,042 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 37,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,506 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,977 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 22,846 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,430 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 18,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 14,153 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Tuscan?

Based on 24,752 MOT tests across 1,685 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,113
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 610
Headlamp aim too high 584
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 369
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 365
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 334
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LK03 YVU is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 27,694 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 Tvr Tuscan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 YVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK03 YVU registered?

LK03 YVU is a 2003 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is LK03 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 YVU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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