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LR53 NHM

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,496 mi
Last recorded52,496 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NHM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,496 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,170 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 39,363 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,739 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 35,739 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,752 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,512 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,732 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,523 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,223 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 4,909 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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LR53 NHM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 70,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 NHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR53 NHM registered?

LR53 NHM is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is LR53 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 NHM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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