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LM03 LXZ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 LXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 79,439 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside suspension arms, shock absorber outer casings, wheel hubs, anti roll bar, track rod ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 78,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 78,266 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 77,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,437 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 73,437 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint on front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear not supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,457 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,457 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,438 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 58,061 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,214 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,039 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,327 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 30,327 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,988 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LM03 LXZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM03 LXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM03 LXZ registered?

LM03 LXZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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