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LN03 VBY

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,854 mi
Last recorded54,854 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 VBY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 54,854 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 54,852 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,612 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 53,578 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,849 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,190 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 47,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,218 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,016 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 37,510 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 37,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 36,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,578 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,699 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,076 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 28,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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LN03 VBY is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN03 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LN03 VBY registered?

LN03 VBY is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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